Tribute to 'treasured' daughter, 18, killed in crash

Sally Allen, 18, died in a car crash on the A40 on Wednesday

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died in a car crash have described her as "lighting up any room she entered with her smile and personality".

Sally Allen, of Cresswell Quay, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, died on Wednesday morning after a collision on the A40 at Broadoak between Carmarthen and Llandeilo.

In a statement, her family said they were both devastated and in shock, adding that Sally was "endlessly caring, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing supportive and joyful person".

"In only 18 years of her life, she touched the hearts of so many people within her community, her school, her work and social life," they said.

Sally was a horse rider and found happiness at Martletwy young farmers club, the family said

"Sally was a much-loved sister to William and Issie, and a treasured daughter of Richard and Kate," they said, adding she was a beloved granddaughter and loved by all her aunties, uncles and cousins.

"She had a large number of friends and was very popular with everyone who knew her.

"Since her death it has become apparent how much Sally was loved and cherished. Her sudden absence leaves an unfillable space in the lives so many people that knew and loved her."

The family said Sally found happiness at her local young farmers club, as well as enjoying horse riding and her day-to-day life at home.

Marletwy YFC issued a tribute, describing her as the "warmest, most loving person" who was a "friend to everyone, young or old".

It said the accident took place while Sally was travelling back from the Royal Welsh Show, where she had spent her last night with her friends "dancing the night away with a croc on one foot and a trainer on the other".

"That was just Sal," it added.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, which involved a red Renault Clio and Blue Audi Q5.