‘Heart of gold’ nan, 47, killed in bin lorry crash horror as family pay …
A grandmother who was killed when a Ford Fiesta collided with a bin lorry has been labelled the “best mum” by her devastated family.[1]
Michelle Atherton, who was the passenger in the car[2], was treated for serious head and chest injuries[3] at the scene in St Helens, Merseyside, at around 7am on Wednesday (July 6).
The 47-year-old mum-of-four was then rushed to hospital where she died a short time later, and her loved ones have now released a touching statement, reports the Liverpool ECHO.[4][5]
The tribute said: “Our mum was the best mum that anyone could have ever dreamt or wished for. She had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up any room that she graced her presence with.
Emergency services were called to Broad Oak Road at the junction of Delta Road in St Helens at 7am on Wednesday, July 6 (Image: Liverpool Echo)
“You will be dearly missed by your four loving children, six grandchildren and your unborn grandchild. We love you mum.
“You were taken from us too soon. We will love and cherish you forever and always. Michelle Maria Atherton (known to many family and friends as Shelly). We hope you rest in peace now with your mum.”
A 43-year-old man from St Helens remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police[7] are still in the early stages of their investigation into the circumstances of this incident and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
Michelle was treated for serious injuries at the scene but died later in hospital (Image: Liverpool Echo)
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our investigation continues, and I would like to thank members of the local community who have helped us so far.
“However, I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information that may help, who we have not already spoken with to please contact the incident team.
“In addition, if you live locally or were in the area at the time and have any CCTV or dash camera footage please get in touch.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call the MATRIX Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected][8], or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000603150.
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