The family of a mother and daughter killed in a horrific crash has paid tribute to the pair, whom they described as « the most beautiful two souls you could ever meet ». Mary Michelle Devine, 43, and her seven-year-old daughter Theia were travelling in a red Ford Fiesta last Thursday at 10am.
Reports were made to the emergency services of a single vehicle collision on the A3 near the Hindhead Tunnel on the Surrey-Hampshire border. Despite rushing to the scene, the mother and daughter, both from Portsmouth, were declared dead.
The pair’s family shared a heartbreaking tribute, which reads: « Our beautiful, beloved little Theia who had so much confidence and life in her and our crazy Michelle who was vibrant and had a heart of gold. »
It added: « We truly love them and will miss them every day.
« They both had so much personality and so many loved ones, our hearts are broken. »
Hampshire Police has said their investigation into the incident continues and urge any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said at the time of the incident: « It was reported a red Ford Fiesta left the carriageway.
« The two occupants – a 43-year-old woman and a seven-year-old girl, both from Portsmouth – were both sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
« We would like to thank motorists for their patience as the A3 southbound was closed for several hours before it could be reopened.
« We would like to speak to any witnesses and in particular, anyone with relevant dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.
« If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260083669. »
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