Family's tribute to 'most wonderful mum' who died 11 days after collision near Lewes
The family of a woman who died of her injuries sustained in a collision in East Sussex has paid tribute to her, describing her as a ‘caring, loyal and selfless’ person with a ‘great sense of humour’.
Police said 59-year-old Pamela Chadwick, from Seaford, was driving a grey Suzuki Vitara which collided with a silver Kia Venga on the A26 at Beddingham around 11.24pm on Saturday, July 18.
She died from the injuries she sustained 11 days later, police added.
A spokesperson said: “Her next of kin have received specialist support from officers, who are now seeking witnesses to the incident.”
Pamela’s family said in a tribute: “Pam was the most wonderful mum, partner, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Pam loved her family more than anything. She was kind, caring, loyal and selfless with a great sense of humour and is deeply loved by her family, friends and work colleagues.
“Her unbearable loss is difficult to comprehend; Pamela’s love and kindness will forever be in our hearts. She was one of a kind, the loveliest person you could ever wish to meet.”
Police said the Kia driver, a man from Dover, sustained serious injuries and has been discharged from hospital.
The police spokesperson said: “He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed until October 30, pending further enquiries.
“Did you see what happened, or did you capture any relevant mobile, dash cam or CCTV footage of the collision or the moments leading up to it? Email [email protected] quoting Operation Courier.”