Family urge others to hug their loved ones after 'wonderful mum' is killed in Ely crash

Credit: Cambs Police
Kelly Badcock's family said their world had been "ripped apart" by her loss just before Christmas. Credit: Cambridgeshire Police.

A family have urged others to hug their loved ones after their "wonderful mum" was killed in a crash with a lorry.

Kelly Badcock, 58, from Little Downham near Ely, was driving her Suzuki Vitara on the A142 at Ely in Cambridgeshire when the fatal collision happened on 11 December.

Her family said: “On Wednesday evening our world was ripped apart by the sudden death of our wonderful mum.

“We are completely heartbroken as a family and life will never be the same again."

They added: “For anyone who knew Mum, you will know just how amazing she was. Mum was the best wife, the best nanny and the best friend to so many. She thought of everyone and everything before herself and we are all at such a loss.

“Please hug your family and tell them you love them. We love you Mum.”

Ms Badcock died at the scene of the crash.

Police said the driver of the HGV was not hurt and was helping them with their inquiries.Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, saw any of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it, or anyone who has relevant dash cam footage to get in touch on 101.

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