Family pay tribute to Tuddenham crash victim
Rachael Bond died later in hospital
The family of a woman who died in a crash at Tuddenham earlier this month have paid tribute to her.
Rachael Louise Bond, from Bury St Edmunds, died when two cars collided on the A14 on Saturday 6 February at around 2pm on Higham Road.
Rachael was a passenger of a black Mercedes C Class, travelling from Tuddenham towards the A14, which was in a collision with a black Ford Focus travelling from the A14 towards Tuddenham - she was taken to hospital, but passed away four days later on Wednesday (10 February).
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, she has been identified as 41-year-old Rachael Louise Bond of Bury St Edmunds.
In a statement, her family said:
"Mum was the strongest person I've ever known. Mum was so very kind, caring, bubbly, always laughing and always smiling. Mum wasn't just my mum but my best friend too. I speak for everyone when I say mum was always there when we needed her. Mum always wanted to spend time with all 5 of her kids and it breaks everyone's hearts to know that she's left us all behind, Rebecca 23, Brendon 21, Tyereke 20, Sara-Leigh 18 and Hayden 15. Us kids were mum's world and so was her loving husband John. Mum also left behind 3 sisters Leanne, Sara-Jane and Kirsty and 3 brothers Stephen, Kristen and Adam who adored mum very much! Mum loved going out with her parents Clive and Charlene every weekend to the beach, the car boot even garden centres. In memory of you mum, we've made a pact that we'll continue doing what you loved and go where you loved. Mum you were taken away far too soon! You're never going to get to see us kids all grow up and watch us put our roots down and start our own family. But you will always be in our hearts but we all wish you were here to lead the way. It still hasn't sunk in for many of us that your gone. But you're not angel mum, but a butterfly now. We all love you and we all miss you. From your family x."
Police are still appealing for witnesses and anyone who saw the collision or the manner of driving of any of the vehicles should contact Suffolk police quoting CAD reference 192 of 6 February.