A woman who died following a two-vehicle collision in Wherstead earlier this week is being named by police, as her family pay tribute to her.

Police were called at 7.25am on Tuesday 5 September, to reports of a collision on The Strand, involving a red Ford Fiesta and a white Isuzu D-Max pick-up.

Ambulance crews were also in attendance, but despite the best efforts of medical personnel the driver of the Ford Fiesta sadly died at the scene.

Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the deceased has been identified as Clair James, aged 34, and from Felixstowe.

Clair's family have issued the following tribute via Suffolk Police on their behalf:

"On Tuesday 5 September 2023 our lives as we know it, and our future we thought we knew, changed in a split second.

"Our beloved daughter to Ward and Heather, sister to Vicky & Robert, cousin and auntie, girlfriend & friend, Clair Michele James, passed away at the age of 34.

"Clair came into this world on February 25 1989. She faced many challenges in her life, but she never let them get her down and she conquered everything the world chucked at her. She was finally the happiest she had ever been in her life, she had just got a promotion to Assistant Manager at work where she was a Child Care practitioner and had finally met the love of her life, Charlie.

"The world is cruel and whilst we are left with the pain, we know Clair was loved by so many people from her family to her many friends including those made via her love of Majorettes & work in Child Care. She loved children and they loved her back equally.

"Her beautiful smile and infectious personality could bring light into the darkest days and that is what will get us through. We will try and honour Clair by living life to the fullest like she did. We will embrace every day and hope to make her as proud of us as we are of her. Always."

Officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the collision, and are also asking any motorists driving in the area at the time with a dashcam in their vehicle to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/51715/23.

Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email – [email protected]

Phone – Call 101