Tribute to 999 crash victim

Ms Higson died shortly after the accident in hospital

The family of a student who died after being hit by a police car answering an emergency call has paid tribute to the 22-year-old.

Emily Higson, a final year student at Oxford Brookes University, died after being hit on the Cowley Road in Oxford on Sunday night.

In a statement released on Monday, her family said: "Emily was a dearly-loved daughter, sister and friend.

"She gave so freely of her love, time and talents that she touched the lives of all those she met.

"We are devastated to have lost a wonderful, generous and gifted young woman who stood at the gateway of her adult life.

"But we give thanks for the privileges of knowing her and of sharing her life."

The two police officers in the car tried to help Ms Higson, who was originally from York and was studying sociology and anthropology.

She was taken to hospital but died shortly after 0300 GMT on Monday.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the incident is being investigated by the Police Complaints Authority.