A young woman killed in a crash on the M62 was today described as "one of a kind".
Kate Swale was named locally as the 21-year-old woman who was killed in a crash on the motorway in the early hours of Saturday. She was travelling as a passenger at the time of the incident between junction 5 for Roby and junction 6 for Tarbock Island.
A man was also taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which were described as non-life threatening by police. A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Hundreds of tributes have flooded in for Kate through the ECHO's Facebook page, including from her loved ones and friends. Daisy Fredson said: "Life will never be the same. Rest in paradise gorgeous girl, our dancing queen."
Abbie Brady said: "Love you forever and always our best girl. You were one of a kind, nothing will be the same without you."
Laura Anderson said: "Absolutely devastated I looked after my gorgeous little Kate from aged 2-4 years. She was the most amazing little love, stole my heart, still has."
Becky Gregory said: "Beautiful Kate…at a loss for words x."
Paula Croucher said: "The kindest soul who lit up the room and was the soul of the party, always a smile, don’t know what we’re gonna do without you gorgeous girl. Missing you already. Give your mum, dad and brothers some strength to get through. Love you forever."
Tony Kemp said: "So very sad, RIP Kate, look over your family."
Leanne Ashworth said: "Sending so much love to Pat and her family. Heartbreaking."
Brooke Parry said: "Love you so much! We will all miss you so much such a beautiful soul."
Keira English said: "Rest in perfect peace my girl forever in our hearts. Love you forever xxx."
Emily Williams said: "Rest in peace Kate will cherish our laughs for life."
Maggie Cannon New said: "Oh Kate you’ve left us all absolutely heartbroken we love you so so much our special one."
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