The first image is of a woman, 22, who was killed on a Christmas Day hit-and-run in Edgware

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This is the first picture of a young woman who was killed in a car fleeing the police in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Maria Carolina do Nascimento Miguel, 22, died after being hit by a car along Hendon Road, on the Brent Cross Flyover after police tried to stop him.

“Princess and Little Star” is hailed by her devastated family as they seek to raise funds to bring her body back to her native Brazil.

The horrific incident came shortly after officers were on patrol in a police car with signs saying the car would stop at 3.45am.

But the car spun away from the police, who said they had not chased it down the highway.

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Then the car crashed into another car at the crossroads, in which Maria was a passenger.

The occupants of the car did not stop in front of the police and fled the scene on foot.

Paramedics rushed to the scene but despite their best efforts, Maria unfortunately died at the scene.

The family of the Brazilian national has raised more than £18,900 to bring her body back to her hometown.

They said: “Dear Princess Mary died tragically on Christmas morning in a car accident in London, England.

Out of respect for her mother’s wishes, she would like to bring her body back to Brazil so she can rest in her hometown and be close to her entire family.

“Thank you to everyone who helped us go beyond appreciating our beloved daughter Maria, our little star. And also to everyone who sent messages bringing back beautiful memories.

“Our princess is so adorable!”

The man driving the second car was hit in the head but is expected to recover.

Two men, a 29-year-old and a 21-year-old man, were arrested Sunday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failure to stop at the scene of the collision.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

All of them have been released on bail pending further investigations.

As is normal in these circumstances, the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and referral made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.

Anyone with information that could help the police, including any road users with dash cam footage, is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD933/25Dec. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To donate to Maria’s GoFundMe click here.

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