
Tributes have been paid to a mother-of-three who died following a collision on the A66.
Abby Storey, 35, died after the collision on the A66 near Workington on Saturday, July 12.
The collision involved a silver Audi A3 and a black Ford Focus. She was the front seat passenger of the Ford.
Her family said she brought laughter and joy wherever she went and was a devoted mother, loving partner, cherished sister and unforgettable friend.
They said: “Abby was a proud and adoring mother to her three beautiful children, in whom her memory will live on every day.
“A loving partner to Andrew and much-loved sister to Gemma, Abby was known for her unforgettable smile that could light up any room.
“Her energy was unmatched, from her wild dance moves to her passion for karaoke, she brought laughter and joy wherever she went.
“Abby was kind, caring and endlessly thoughtful, always willing to help anyone in need.
“Though her life was cut short, she lived it with incredible spirit, ambition and love.
“She will be missed more than words can say by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
“Rest easy now, sweet angel, reunited with mam and dad. We will carry your memory with us always.”
A man in his 30s – a passenger in the Audi – also died following the collision. He has been identified by police as Marty Roberts, of Liverpool.
Emergency services were called to the incident near Workington, at around 6.40pm on Saturday July 12.
The driver of the Ford, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries and was transferred to hospital, where he was said to be in a stable condition.
The driver of the Audi, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries and was transferred to hospital, where he was said to be in a stable condition.
The road was closed from the Bridgefoot roundabout to the Fitz roundabout.
Two air ambulances were among the emergency services called to the scene.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.
Anyone with information can report via email to sciu@cumbria.police.uk referring to incident 238 of July 12.
Report online via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.