Family pay tribute to 'shining light' Victoria Goodwin who died in M65 crash in Lancashire
The family of a woman who died in a crash on the M65 in Lancashire have paid tribute to "a shining light in all our lives".
Victoria Goodwin, 32, died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the collision on 13 March.
Her family have paid tribute to her, saying: "It is a great sadness we have to announce that our loving daughter Victoria Goodwin passed away on the 14 March due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
"She was a shining light in all our lives, a talented singer and musician and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends."
The 32-year-old was a manager at the Black Dog pub on Church Street in Belmont, with the pub brewery issuing a public statement saying it is 'deeply saddened' by her death.
The statement said: "The entire Joseph Holt family is deeply saddened by this devastating loss. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with Nik, Poppy and both families during this incredibly difficult time.
"Our thoughts are also with all the staff at the Black Dog. We kindly request that their privacy is respected as they navigate through this challenging period. Victoria’s passing is a great loss to everyone, she will be sadly missed by all her friends, family and anyone who knew her."
Emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on the Eastbound carriageway of the M65 shortly after 7pm on 13 March.
A Peugeot 208 overtook a Mercedes Atego HGV before losing control and colliding with the barrier. It then re-entered the carriageway and collided with a number of vehicles.
The driver of the Peugeot, a man in his 40s, and a child passenger suffered less serious injuries. The people in the other vehicles were not injured.
Sgt Phil Baxendale, of the Specialist Operations Road Policing Unit, said: "Very sadly this collision has now resulted in Victoria losing her life and I would continue to appeal for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, or anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward and speak to us."
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