Tribute paid to 'beautiful' woman killed in crash

Clare Laskey, 47, from The Lizard, died following a two-car crash on the A30

The family of a woman who died after a crash between a car and a lorry in Devon have paid tribute to her as "beautiful, loyal and funny".

Devon and Cornwall Police said the car passenger, Clare Laskey, 47, from The Lizard in Cornwall, died following the crash on the A30 at Whiddon Down at about 22:00 BST on 15 October.

In a statement released by the force, her family said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful, loyal and funny daughter, partner, sister and aunt in such tragic circumstances.

"She will be sadly missed by us all including her friends and the amazing Lizard community."

They added she would be "forever in our hearts".

The force said the driver of the car, a 60-year-old man, was treated in hospital for his injuries but has since been discharged.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to contact police.