Michelle Strachan: Family tribute to mum who was 'the glue in our lives'
A grieving family have paid tribute to a mum who is “leaving behind many broken hearts”.
Michelle Strachan, 60, died in a collision this month in a layby. Her red Fiat 500, which was not moving, was in a collision with a grey Porsche Cayenne and a white Volvo Tipper lorry, which was also stationary. Michelle Strachan was out of her car at the time and died at the scene.
In a tribute, her family have said: “Michelle was the heart of our immediate and wider family, much like Pat her late mum. She is leaving behind many broken hearts.
“Despite the many health and personal life challenges she faced, as a wife, mother of four, sister, carer, driving force and as the glue of our lives, she held our family close with hospitality, optimism, a ‘just get on with it’ attitude and, most of all, love and laughter. She wanted the best for everyone and always went out of her way to support those who she could help with selflessness.
“Michelle will be missed by all who knew her well but her senseless death, on a normal Monday, on her way to work, has left we, her family, utterly bereft.
“Michelle, our beautiful mum, we will miss your smile, your hugs, your love and your silliness. Never had we imagined a life without you or with the emptiness left in our hearts, just know our love for you will never diminish and we will miss you more than we could ever have imagined. We love you forever and always.💔”
The collision happened on the A10 in Hertfordshire between Hertford and Hoddesdon, at about 8.50am on Monday, January 5. Michelle was from Letchworth in the county.
The driver of the Porsche – a man in his 60s – was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed.
At the time, Det Con Lewis Stanley, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “My thoughts are with [Michelle’s] loved ones at this difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“We are working to establish how the collision occurred and I want to hear from anybody who saw what happened, or the vehicles involved. If you think you have information that could help, please get in touch. I would also like to ask that anybody who was driving in the area around that time with a dashcam to please get in touch. Your footage could be important to our enquiries. You can email me quoting ISR 110 of 5 January.”