Tributes paid to woman who died in crash near Exeter Airport

The family of a woman who died in a crash near Exeter Airport has described her as “the kindest soul” who “made the world a better place with her sparkle.”

Emergency services were called at about 12.05pm on Sunday 3 August to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the A30 westbound slip road for the airport, at Clyst Honiton.

A blue BMW 5 Series saloon was involved in the crash.

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Thirty-one-year-old Emily Witts, from Plymouth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital.

In a statement released through Devon and Cornwall Police, her family said: “On 3 August we lost our lovely Emily in such a tragic way we are struggling to cope with the sudden and massive loss.

“She was the kindest soul, taken from us way too soon. Emily was the sunshine in our lives and made the world a better place with her sparkle.

“She cared for everyone, and Emily was magic, mystical and so, so strong, brave, kind and genuine.

“She was the most wonderful person we had, and she was the glue that held people together, the hole in our lives is massive.

“Emily is so dearly missed, we love you to the moon and back Emily.”