Father leads more tributes to victim of fatal concrete mixer lorry crash

Laura Akinnurun-Sharpe, 46, of Norwich[1], was confirmed dead by paramedics on the afternoon of March 24 following the incident on Buxton Road in Brampton, near Aylsham[2]. Tributes shared with this newspaper were led by her father, William Sharpe.  He said: "My whole world has collapsed after the death of my beautiful daughter Laura.

Words cannot explain my loss."   Mrs Akinnurun-Sharpe leaves behind her husband and three children aged five, 10 and 17, as well as five siblings and her parents.   Laura Akinnurun-Sharpe died during a crash in BramptonLaura Akinnurun-Sharpe died during a crash in Brampton (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Laura Akinnurun-SharpeLaura Akinnurun-Sharpe (Image: Norfolk Police) They described her as "an amazing mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend" and a "beautiful soul".  Further tributes included words of condolences from Sandra Tose Lowe. She said: "I am so truly sorry for this tragic loss.

I cannot express how sorry I am."   Lynn Beales said: "My thoughts are with Laura's family. It's so sad to hear a wonderful young lady to lose her life in this way.

As a carer, she had given so much to others. So many people have lost a wonderful lady."   READ MORE: 'We always feel someone is missing' - Family's heartfelt tribute to 12-year-old son[3]

READ MORE: Mother's poignant tribute to her newborn son who died aged just 10 days old[4] While Loraine Jarvis added: "RIP Laura. A life taken too early.

My thoughts are with your family."   Following the tragedy, a woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.   The driver of the lorry, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.  

He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and has since been released under investigation.  

References

  1. ^ Norwich (www.edp24.co.uk)
  2. ^ Aylsham (www.edp24.co.uk)
  3. ^ 'We always feel someone is missing' - Family's heartfelt tribute to 12-year-old son (www.edp24.co.uk)
  4. ^ Mother's poignant tribute to her newborn son who died aged just 10 days old (www.edp24.co.uk)