THE family of a woman who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to a ‘beloved mother, wife and sister’.

On Friday October 25, at 11.08am, police responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Haigh Roundabout, close to the M1 Junction 38.

It is reported that a white Vauxhall Vivaro collided with a grey Citroen DS3. The driver of the Citroen, 64 year-old Deborah, was taken to hospital by ambulance, where she sadly later died.

Her family is being supported by our officers and have released a tribute in her memory:

"Deborah was a beloved mother, wife and sister. She was selfless, hardworking and incredibly creative and artistic. She loved her garden and collecting antiques.

"She put everyone else first and asked for very little in return. Losing her so unexpectedly has been a hammer blow to our family and left a hole that can never be filled."

A 29-year-old man, the driver of the van, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit and causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail.

Police are still keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to officers, or may have footage of the vehicles prior to the collision.

A police spokesperson said: “Please get in touch quoting incident number 332 of 25 October 2024.”