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Tributes paid to crash victim, 84 | |
(4 days later) | |
Tributes have been paid to an 84-year-old great-grandmother who was killed in a road crash in Cardiff. | |
A man and another woman were injured in the three-vehicle crash at 1710 GMT on Friday at Heol Goch, Pentyrch. | |
Betty Roberts' family said the mother of four had had a "wonderfully sunny disposition". | |
The 48-year-old driver of a Range Rover was arrested and has been bailed by police, pending further inquiries. | |
South Wales Police said the Range Rover, travelling downhill with trailer, was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa travelling uphill. A Mitsubishi Colt was also involved. | |
Mrs Roberts, who was a passenger in the Corsa, was from the Wentloog area of the city. | |
Her daughters Sylvia, Jacky and Gill said: "Our mother had many friends and loved music. | |
'Heartbroken' | |
"She attended choir practice weekly. A regular meeting of a women's circle on Thursdays was a particular favourite. | |
"She had four children, ten grandchildren and eight great grand children. She was looking forward to the birth of her ninth great grandchild in June." | |
The family said they were "heartbroken" but thanked the emergency services. | |
"Her family are overwhelmed by the kindness and help from the people at the scene," they said. | |
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact Eastern Roads Policing on 02920 222111. | Police are appealing for witnesses to contact Eastern Roads Policing on 02920 222111. |
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