Heather Mills, 68, remembered as ‘always smiling’ after horror crash

The Bass Coast community is heartbroken over the death of a Wonthaggi woman who was “always smiling” and willing to do anything for anyone.

The Bass Coast community are heartbroken over the loss of Wonthaggi woman Heather Mills who was “always smiling” and was willing to do anything for anyone. Picture: Facebook

A Bass Coast woman who tragically died after she was hit by a car while walking a dog has been remembered as the most “adored and lovely” lady.

68-year-old Heather Mills was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the crash on Campbell St, Wonthaggi just before 4pm Sunday but later died.

The Wonthaggi woman, who would have turned 69 this month, was described as a loving person of the community.

Ms Mills was a member of Voyage Fitness Wonthaggi for 11 years and attended an active adults class on a regular basis.

Ms Mills was known as the “most lovely lady”. Picture: Instagram

Speaking to the Herald Sun, the team said Heather was always friendly and willing to do anything for anyone.

“(She was) always smiling — she was the most lovely, adored lady,” the Voyage Fitness family said.

“We had known Heather for a while.”

The team gave their deepest condolences to Heather’s loved ones.

The 68-year-old woman was allegedly hit by a car on Campbell St in Wonthaggi on Sunday, March 02, 2025. Picture: Jack Colantuono

In memory of Heather and the dog, locals paid their respects and left flowers on Campbell St.

Tributes also flowed on Facebook for the pair.

Flowers were left at the scene on Campbell St in Wonthaggi to remember Ms Mills and the dog. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“I knew Heather from the gym. She was a lovely lady,” user Vicki Thompson said.

“Such a lovely lady. Always up for a chat. Condolences to her family,” Carol Butler wrote.

“So sad rip lovely lady and the dog,” Grantville local David Cooper commented.

The flowers were tied to trees. Picture: Jack Colantuono

The alleged driver, Sampath Jayasundara from Narre Warren North, was charged with culpable driving and faced the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The court heard the 47-year-old allegedly recorded a BAC of 0.19 after the collision and had “some issues with alcohol leading up to the incident”.

Police allege Mr Jayasundara was driving on the wrong side of the road at the time of the collision and continued driving before returning to the scene a short time later.

He was then arrested by MCIU detectives.

Mr Jayasundara, who did not apply for bail, was remanded in custody and will return to court in July.