Messages of support have been sent to a mum of a 21-year-old who was killed in a crash.
Merseyside Police were called to the M62 between junction 5 for Roby and junction 6 for Tarbock Island just after midnight on Saturday, May 27, to reports of a crash. The motorway was closed for almost 11 hours following the crash between a grey Vauxhall Corsa and a silver Mercedes C180.
A man and woman were taken to hospital but the 21-year-old woman, a passenger in the car, died. The passenger was named locally as Kate Swale.
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The man received medical treatment and his injuries are not life threatening police said. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Following the news, hundreds of tributes poured in for Kate and messages of support for her mum. Writing on the ECHO's Facebook page, people shared their condolences.
Kimber Ley said: "Oh Patricia Ann I can't believe this, I am so so sorry for your devastating loss. I am utterly heartbroken for you. Rest in peace Kate. Thinking of you all Pat."
Russell Booth added: "So, so sorry for your loss. Paul And I are devastated and can’t believe it, our thoughts are with you, if we can be of any help don’t hesitate to ask."
Danny Thornley also said: "Heartbreaking. Can’t believe it. RIP. We are all thinking of you and your family Patricia Ann."
Maria Rigby Bolland said: "Heartbreaking so sad, forever young beautiful lady. Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your Patricia Ann."
Loving tributes have since been shared publicly online as one close friend wrote: "How am I even writing this, oh my girl I am going to miss you so much. You never failed to light up any room you walked in. You had the kindest soul and I’m forever grateful to have made some of the most special memories with you.
"I’ll miss our FaceTimes and our daily texts to each other I wouldn’t of got through life if it weren’t for you, thank you for always being that friend I could count on. Hope your dancing with the stars now our Queen forever21."
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Firstly my thoughts and condolences are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost their life in this collision. We have now launched an investigation into her death and her family have been informed. They are being supported by our specially trained liaison officers.
“My investigation team are in the early stages of gathering and examining evidence so that we can provide the family with answers. Although an arrest has been made, our enquiries continue.
"The help of the public is paramount to assist in the investigation, and I would ask anyone who witnessed this collision or who has any information to please contact us.
“Alternatively, if you were driving in the vicinity of the M62 between junction 6 to 5 at the time of the crash, I ask that you please check your dashcam footage in case you have captured something which will assist in the investigation. Every piece of information or footage could be vital in establishing what happened."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call Merseyside Police's Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000451662. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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