'Loving mother' dies from crash injuries

Joanne Gregory, 59, died in the early hours of Tuesday morning

A woman who was seriously injured in a crash in West Yorkshire has died in hospital.

Joanne Gregory, 59, was the driver of a black Volvo XC40 which was stationary on the hard shoulder of the A1(M) near Wetherby.

Her car was struck by a black Mercedes C250 at about 10:05 BST last Friday, which caused both vehicles to come to rest in the middle of the carriageway.

Following her death in the early hours of Tuesday morning, her family said she was a "loving mother, wife, and sister, and a caring friend to all who knew her".

A statement added: "Her kindness and warmth touched so many lives.

"We are devastated by her loss, and her absence will leave a lasting hole in our hearts and lives forever."

West Yorkshire Police said a 59-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Volvo, remained in hospital where she is receiving treatment for injuries.

The Mercedes driver, a 44-year-old man who was also injured in the collision, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The force added he had since been bailed pending further enquiries.

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