The family of a much-loved Sevenoaks businesswoman who died after being hit by a car have paid tribute to her.

Avril Burr was walking her dog along Pilgrims Way in Otford when she was knocked down by a silver Perodua Nippa.

The 60-year-old was flown to St George's Hospital in London following the accident at 7.30am on Friday, but died from her injuries the next day.

The road was sealed off for six hours while officers investigated.

Mrs Burr, who was born in Canterbury but lived in Sevenoaks from the age of 11, ran Amherst Accountancy with her twin brother, Marc Vernet.

The firm, based in Pembroke Road, has been serving clients in and around Sevenoaks for more than 26 years.

In a statement released today her family said: "On Friday, early in the morning, Avril Burr met with the most horrific and brutal road accident that took her life.

"She was a local girl with a loving and fun filled personality that lifted the lives of others" - Mrs Burr's family

"She was giving her dog Libby a routine walk that she had done many times before, when tragedy struck and took her away.

"The nature of the incident will require the findings of a coroner but the loss to her family and friends will always remain immeasurable."

Mrs Burr attended Combe Bank School and St. Gregory's Catholic School. She leaves behind two children and give grandchildren.

The family added: "She was a local girl with a loving and fun filled personality that lifted the lives of others.

"She also leaves her long term partner Barry, and her twin brother devastated with this sudden loss that has stopped their worlds.

"Avril was also an extremely supportive person that would help anyone whenever she could, and was genuinely interested in people.

"These qualities made her a successful business women, and helped her build an award winning business. There will be many people that mourn the loss of this charming and accomplished lady."

Mrs Burr's dog, Libby, was uninjured.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw Mrs Burr or the vehicle beforehand to call 01622 798538 quoting reference 02-0193, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk