Tribute to loving mother after fatal crash on A30

Jean Theobold, who died following a collision on the A30, was described by her family as a loving mother and grandma to many

The family of a woman who died following a collision on the A30 in Cornwall have paid tribute to her.

They described Jean Theobold, 88, as an "amazing lady with a youthful spirit".

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the Plusha junction at about 08:25 GMT on 7 November following a two-vehicle collision.

Ms Theobold was confirmed deceased at the scene despite the efforts of emergency treatment at the scene, police said.

The tribute said she was "fiercely independent" and "a loving mother and grandma to many and will be sorely missed by all her family".

It continued: "We are left traumatised and heartbroken by a tragedy and we would like to thank the emergency services and all the kind people that comforted Jean in last moments of her life."

'Cruised the world'

Ms Theobold had previously worked at the UK Atomic Energy Authority as a personal assistant.

The tribute from her family also said: "She loved to keep abreast of new tech, often found in her home office surfing the net, emailing, and enjoying challenging puzzles.

"She was a keen gardener and loved tending her beautiful garden and also loved to travel, she had cruised the world and was planning her next adventure."

Police said an investigation remained ongoing in relation to the incident and asked anyone who has any information, including dashcam footage, that could assist the investigation to contact the force.