Heartbroken family of elderly woman, 84, killed in crash pay tribute to ‘heart of family’ as cops investigate smash
THE heartbroken family of an elderly woman who was killed in a horror car crash have paid a loving tribute to her.
Jean Harris, 84, died following a two-vehicle crash in Barmouth, north-west Wales, on Friday.
Four other people were taken to hospital following the smash and three remain there with serious injuries.
In a tribute issued through North Wales Police, Mrs Harris’ family said: “We are truly heartbroken that our beloved Mam has been taken from us too soon.
“She was the heart of our large family, and our lives will never be the same again. She will be so terribly missed.”
Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information following yesterday’s collision.
The crash happened on the A496 in an area known locally as the Glandwr Straight shortly before 1.14pm.
The collision involved a white Suzuki Ignis and a silver Kia Carens.
Mrs Harris, who lived in the Dolgellau area of Gwynedd, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other people were taken to hospital in Stoke.
Three were transported via air ambulance and one via road ambulance.
Three remain in hospital with serious injuries and another was discharged this morning.
We are truly heartbroken that our beloved Mam has been taken from us too soon.
Mrs Harris' family
Detective Constable Eleri Jones, of the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this difficult time.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling along the A496 prior to the collision and who has dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.'”
Anybody with information relating to the collision is urged to contact North Wales Police.