Family pay tribute to mum and daughter killed in Boxing Day crash

05 January 2024 , 12:17

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Linda Philips and Amanda Riley died following the multi-vehicle collision on December 26 (Image: PA)

A family have paid tribute to a "beautiful" mum and daughter after they tragically died in a three-vehicle crash on Boxing Day.

Linda Philips, 72, and Amanda Riley, 49, were killed in the devastating smash involving a quad bike, BMW and MGZS at a junction in Shard End in Birmingham. Four other people, including a baby, were injured during the tragedy. Their injuries were non-life threatening

West Midlands Police confirmed two men were arrested following the incident. One of those in custody was de-arrested while he recovered from his injuries. The other was released with no further action.

The family of Mrs Philips and Ms Riley issued an emotional tribute with a joint statement, reports Birmingham Live. It read: "Linda and Amanda, mother and daughter, were cruelly taken from us on Boxing Day on December 26, 2023. Linda was a beautiful and dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, and so much more.

The crash took place in Shard End, Birmingham (SWNS)

"Her husband, children, grandchildren and family loved Linda very much. And Linda absolutely adored her family. Amanda was a beautiful and much-loved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and auntie. Amanda's parents, daughters, and grandchildren loved her so much and she was the apple of her grandchildren's eye."

Baby boy has spent his life in hospital as doctors are 'scared' to discharge him

A West Midlands Police spokesperson previously said: " The driver of the BMW left the scene but a short time later a man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He is currently in hospital and will be spoken to when deemed medically fit to be questioned.

Linda's family said she was a 'dearly loved wife' (West Midlands Police / SWNS)

Amanda was described as a 'much-loved mother' (West Midlands Police / SWNS)

"Another man has also been arrested for assisting an offender and is currently in custody for questioning. The quad bike also left the scene and we’re carrying out enquiries to identify and trace the rider."

Anyone with information about this fatal crash should contact police by calling 101, quoting 2873 of 26/12/23. You can also email investigators direct at [email protected]

Monica Charsley