Tributes paid to mum of three after fatal A30 crash
Dorset Police released a statement yesterday afternoon
Last updated 13th Dec 2022
Tributes have been paid to a 'bubbly' mum of three from Somerset who died in a collision on the A30 earlier this month.
The incident happened on the A30 between Sherborne and Yeovil - close to the Marl Lane junction - where Dorset Police received a call about the three-car collision.
The force were called out to the scene at 16:48 on December 1st - where they found 30-year-old Charlotte Avis, from Milborne Port, dead at the scene.
The incident involved three cars - a silver Ford Zetec, a blue VW Passat and a silver Vauxhall Astra.
In the incident, a young child - also from Milborne Port - was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A man in his 30s also sustained serious injuries.
A man from Yeovil was arrested.
The 55-year-old has been released under investigation by Dorset Police after being arrested on suspicion of 'driving offences'.
Now, Charlotte's family have released a statement in tribute to the late mum of three.
It reads: “The family of Charlotte Avis can’t thank the public enough for all the support we have received from words of comfort to help gathering funds for her funeral and her children’s futures.
“The kind hearts of strangers and friends alike will forever be in our hearts in this time of need.
“We are all so happy to hear about all the lives that Charlotte has touched.
“She had a strong personality and a strong sense of humour to match it, she had a way of getting on with most people that she had encountered throughout her life, being the eldest sibling her four brothers all looked up to her as a role model.
“Charlotte was a very bubbly person.
“She stood up for herself when she needed too.
“She was incredibly funny and knew exactly what to say when you needed her comfort or support.
“She lived her life by her three children, everything she did, she did for them.
“She was a very hard-working mum even though she had to give up work due to her health, she always did what she had to do to make sure none of them went without.
“She didn’t always have the easiest of life, but she always found a way to get everyone together for a good laugh to cheer everyone up.
“She wasn’t just an amazing single mum, she was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie, niece and cousin to her ever-growing family.
“Again, we cannot thank the public or the police enough for everything they have done to help and support our family.
“A special thankyou to Hannah O’Connor for setting up the fundraiser and working very closely with our family.
“To everybody out there we are forever grateful.
“Please drive safe and take special care.”
The family added: “Details of Charli’s funeral will be released when possible for mourners wishing to attend and we appreciate the time and space people are giving us as a family in order to grieve our loss.”
So far, the fundraising effort to help raise funds for Charlotte's family and children has raised well over £10,000.
On the GoFundMe Page set up by the kindness of a stranger, Hannah O'Conner said: "As we have heard, a lady tragically lost her life on the A30 Thursday 1st December, leaving behind her family and 3 children.
"As a community we are raising money to support the family at this hideous time.
"I am not related to the family. The tragic story touched my heart and I simply wanted to help.
Funds raised will support the family with funeral costs and Christmas at this time of year."
The family have requested the money to help with funeral costs - with the rest of the money going towards Charlotte's children.
You can donate to their campaign here.
If you have any information about the incident, you can report it to the Police here. Dorset Police are appealing for anyone with info to come forward, in particular those with dashcam footage.
Her family are continuing to be supported by officers.