Crash victim was 'full of love and laughter'

Shelby Smith died in a crash while riding her motorbike last week

The family of a woman who died in a Cotswolds crash have paid tribute to their daughter who was "full of love and laughter".

Shelby Smith, who lived in Swindon, died in a collision involving a car and motorbike on the B4014, close to Long Newnton, on 31 July.

Ms Smith, 28, had been travelling on her Kawasaki ZR motorcycle shortly after 17.30 BST.

Ms Smith's family members said she was "taken from us far too soon and will be missed immensely, thought of daily and loved always".

In a statement, her family said: “She had a smile that could light up even the darkest of nights and laughter that was so incredibly infectious that you couldn’t help but laugh with her."

Her family has thanked the public for their kind words of support and flowers following Ms Smith's death.

“Shelby was tragically taken from us aged just 28.

“She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, fiancée and friend and was vibrant, full of life and love and laughter.

“Shelby was fiercely protective of her loved ones and full to the brim of dreams for continued adventures and travelling," the statement said.

Ms Smith's family said she was "brighter than the sun"

Ms Smith's family praised her "independence and bravery in everything she did", and said "what she still wanted to achieve will live on through those who were closest to her".

“We would like to thank all who have said kind words of support and placed flowers in memoriam.

“We ask that our family and those whom were closest to Shelby are given the privacy and respect to process the immeasurable grief we are feeling in the loss of a loved one brighter than the sun," they added.