A GRIEVING mother struggling to come to terms with her daughter's sudden horrific death was hit by a second shock this week - she discovered she is a grandma.

Lynn Boyle, of Foresters Close, Leyland, had not seen her daughter, Isabella Maria Wilson, for more than two years when police rang to tell her that Isabella had been killed in a hit-and-run accident in Pall Mall, central London.

She was then hit with another bombshell - she had a grandson, Sylvester.

Now Lynn is planning to spend more time getting to know Sylvester - who is being looked after by foster parents - as she recovers from the tragic death of Isabella, who lived in Kew Gardens.

Lynn, who has another daughter, Kelly, 17, said: "It was a big shock when I was told Isabella was dead.

"It hurt so much that someone could run her over and drive on without stopping.

"She was so full of life and always wanted to enjoy herself. We hadn't fallen out, we just lost contact because we had both moved."

Lynn travelled to London to identify the body of her daughter. Isabella, 26, had been pronounced dead at St Thomas' Hospital. She had suffered horrific injuries. A Requiem Mass was held for Isabella at St Mary's Church, Leyland, on Tuesday. Many of her friends made the trip from London for the funeral, which touched Lynn.

But despite her grief, Lynn is looking forward to meeting four-month-old Sylvester next week.

She added: "I can't wait to meet him. I can't believe I am a grandma. I have seen a picture of him with my daughter and he is so bonny."

Police in London are keeping Lynn up to date with their hunt for the driver of the car which killed Isabella. They are studying CCTV cameras at the scene in the hope they may hold a vital clue.

Lynn added: "I am devastated. We are all grieving. I hope they catch the person who did this to my child. Hopefully, laying her to rest will help us all."

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