Former Bristol Rovers striker Paul Randall has paid tribute to his sister, who died this week after being injured in a hit-and-run incident.

The parents of Vinny Poeti agreed to switch off her life support after doctors said that they had tried everything to save her.

Mrs Poeti, 45, was hit by a car in Rodney Stoke, near Cheddar, earlier this week. She was walking along the village's main road, the A371, with former husband Michael Pearce and another person when she and Mr Pearce were hit by a car, which failed to stop.

Mr Pearce is understood to recovering in hospital.

Mrs Poeti was taken to Frenchay Hospital early on Saturday, where doctors battled to save her until late Thursday afternoon.

Born and bred in Glastonbury, Mrs Poeti had two children: Maria, 19, and Tom, 10, a pupil at Fairlands Middle School in Cheddar. She also had two sisters, Lorraine and Gail.

Paul Randall, whose professional career spanned the 1970s and 80s, said of his sister, whose real name was Lavinia: "The only way I can sum her up was fun-loving and someone who loved a good time – I have so many good memories of her.

"True, growing up she could be a pain at times, but she was so full of life, you forgave her.

"We are a very close family and when me and my three sisters were with my mum and dad we had a great time."

Mrs Poeti's mother June tearfully described Vinny as "bubbly, vibrant and the loveliest person you could ever wish to meet".

Police have arrested two men in connection with the incident. One has been released without charge; another is on police bail.