Family pay tribute to women killed in crash on M4 near Bath

The family of two women who were killed in a collision on the M4 near Bath on Friday 20th October have paid tribute.

Cheryl Woods and Sarha Smith | Image courtesy of Wiltshire Police / Woods & Smith Family

Wiltshire Police named the pair as mother and daughter Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, from Caerphilly.

In a tribute, the family said: “Cheryl Woods, cherished by those in her life, fulfilled the roles of a loving mother, doting grandmother, cherished sister, and a dear friend.

“Her selflessness was a defining trait, consistently prioritising her family’s well-being over her own, and she took immense pride in her Welsh heritage while nurturing a deep love for nature.

“Sarha Smith, in the footsteps of her mother, unselfishly devoted herself to her family’s needs ahead of her own. She was not only a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, but her absence leaves a void for those who relied on her radiant presence.

“Her legacy lives on through her six daughters, who will forever hold her memory close and strive to honour her with their efforts.”

Police were called to the eastbound carriageway between Junction 18 (Bath) and Junction 17 (Chippenham) at around 9.10am last Friday.

Four cars and a lorry were involved in the collision, with the HGV overturning.

Two other people sustained minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene.