Tributes are paid to ‘much-loved mother’ killed in horrific road smash days before New Year

Tributes are paid to ‘much-loved mother’, 29, killed in horrific road smash days before New Year

  • Eleanor Anderson was killed in a car crash in County Durham on December 30
  • Her black Ford Fiesta had collided with a red Vauxhall Astra van at a junction
  • Ms Anderson’s family paid tribute to ‘much-loved mother, daughter and sister’

Eleanor Anderson, from Cleckheaton, was killed in a car crash on December 30

Tributes have been paid to a ‘much-loved mother, daughter and sister’ who was killed in a horrific road crash days before New Year.

Eleanor Anderson, from Cleckheaton, was killed when her black Ford Fiesta collided with a red Vauxhall Astra van at a junction near Bishop Auckland in County Durham on December 30.

The driver of the Vauxhall Astra, a man in his late 50s, was taken to University Hospital of North Durham to be treated for minor injures and was later discharged.

In a statement, Ms Anderson’s family said: ‘It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of our daughter, Eleanor Anderson, 29, who was involved in a tragic road traffic collision in Coundon, County Durham.

‘She was a much loved mother, daughter and sister and will be sadly missed.

‘We wish to thank everyone for their support and ask to be left so that we can grieve in peace.’

Durham Constabulary are appealing for those who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to help with their investigation.

A spokesman said: ‘Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage which might help our investigation to come forward’. 

Anyone with information should contact Sgt 2469 Bowden on 101, quoting incident number 110 of December 30th.

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