Family pay tribute to woman killed in collision near Shrewsbury
The family of 27-year-old Rachel Maddox, who died when her car crashed near Shrewsbury at the weekend, have paid a loving tribute to their "beautiful star".
They have issued a public thank you to everyone who has provided support and written messages of condolence.
Rachel, who lived in Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, was alone in her car when it left the B5067 Berwick Road at Dunn's Heath at around 10.40am on Saturday, crashing into a fence and tree.
Her parents Bob and Jane Maddox from Bayston Hill, together with brother Andrew and boyfriend Tarek, today issued their own tribute.
They said: "The family would like to thank everyone for all the support we have received. It is a real comfort to know she has touched so many people's lives.
"All the messages and photos show what a wonderful, beautiful girl she is, no airs and graces, just Rachel being Rachel.
"Rachel is a beautiful star that will be forever in our hearts, always remembered, never will be forgotten."
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances and renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We want to hear from anyone who saw the collision or spotted Rachel's black Seat Ibiza being driven along Berwick Road from the direction of Shrewsbury towards Baschurch, shortly before the collision time.
"Please contact Shrewsbury police station by calling 101."
A man has now come forward following the initial police appeal for the driver of a gold Renault Clio who stopped to assist at the scene.
A post mortem was being carried out today and formal identification is expected tomorrow. An inquest is likely to be opened over the next few days.
