Family pay tribute to Devon crash victim

A driver who died in a collision on the A386 near Lydford on Sunday 23 August, has been named as 34-year-old Holly Beddoes.

Holly, from Okehampton, sustained fatal injuries when her Renault Clio was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Astra around 7.50pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family has provided the following tribute:

“Our dearest darling Holly was taken from us so suddenly. There are no words to describe the loss we feel.

She was a wonderful girl who was clever, artistic and funny.

She was also a wonderful mother to her daughter Ruby.  Holly will be painfully missed by her large family and many friends”.

Two passengers from the Renault Clio were also taken to Derriford Hospital following the collision.

The driver of the silver Vauxhall Astra hatchback sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. Two children in the car suffered minor injuries.

Police are investigating the collision and would like to speak to any witnesses or anyone who may have seen the blue Renault Clio or silver Vauxhall Astra travelling prior to the incident.

Please contact the police by telephoning 101 or by email at 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting police log 864 for 23 August.