Heartbreaking tributes to popular junior doctor who died when hit by a car on zebra crossing as she walked to work
The 30-year-old was struck on a zebra crossing near her London home
A TRAGIC junior doctor has died after being struck by a car on a zebra crossing while walking to work, with heartbroken family and friends paying tribute.
Dr Jasjot Singhota was airlifted on Wednesday last week from the scene not far from her home, in Tulse Hill, south London, to St Thomas’ Hospital where she had worked for four years.
However after fighting for her life against internal bleeding and head injuries for eight hours with her family at her bedside, she sadly died.
The 30-year-old was due to have her organs removed for donation by her medical registrar, however they were too traumatised by the tragedy to do so.
Another surgeon carried out the procedure however, and her organs have been used to help critically ill patients.
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The caring doctor had hoped one day to work for Medicin Sans Frontieres, which works to help those suffering in war zones and international conflicts.
Speaking to the her 22-year-old sister Nicole said: “I don’t know what to do now, we were best friends. I feel a lot of my own pain for losing her but I’m more upset for my sister and what she didn’t get to achieve.
“She was so modest but her brain was amazing, she could have developed a cure for something. She was a role model and guided me so much through life.
“It’s such a waste, she worked so hard to get all her qualifications and graduate and she said it was finally time to relax and enjoy life. My parents are broken and are really struggling. It’s one thing to lose a sibling but worse to lose a child.
“It’s so typical of my sister on her very last day on Earth she was helping others.”
And family members and pals have taken to social media to remember Miss Singhota.
Linda Penney, a former teacher of Jasjot, wrote: "It may be a cliche but Jasjot packed more into her own short life than most people manage in a lifetime.
"A formidable student, a natural leader and talented sportswoman but, more importantly, a warm, gracious and caring person.
"The medical profession have lost a special doctor. My heart goes out to all her family in their loss."
Gary Robinson, a former colleague, said: "So sad to hear the news.
"We shared many happy hours working with Jas. She was bright and witty and a real pleasure to know."
Another former teacher of Miss Singhota's, Chantal Fourey-Jones, said: "What devastating news. Jasjot was an absolute gem. A bright, highly motivated pupil with a great sense of humour."
Police officers investigating her death say the driver of the car stopped at the scene.
They are assisting police with their enquiries and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the collision can call police on 020 8543 5157.
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