Tribute to 'strong, bright' artist killed in crash

The family of a woman who died after a crash have paid tribute to her as an artist whose bright paintings reflected her "strong, bright, intuitive and warm" personality.

Devon and Cornwall Police said Elizabeth Brown from Taunton in Somerset died after the collision on the A379 Torquay Road in Shaldon, Devon involving a silver-coloured motorcycle and a pedestrian on 3 July, at about 13:20 BST.

Her family said the 69-year-old "loved colour and created big bright paintings that reflect her personality: strong, bright, intuitive, and warm."

They added she was a "dear friend to many".

They said: "Liz leaves behind her children Camilla and Alastair, her partner Simon and her brother Andrew. Last year, Liz became a proud grandmother to Circe."

They thanked people for their support and added: "We will continue to remember her for the amazing woman she was every day."

Her family said she "had a beautiful final day, spending time with Simon and her cockapoo Bertie, swimming at Ness Beach in the sunshine".

Police said they were continuing to investigate the accident and appealed for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage to contact them.

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