Tributes paid to 'beautiful mum' after fatal crash on A10
The 60-year-old died on her way to work.
The family of Michelle Strachan, a 60-year-old woman from Letchworth, have shared a heartfelt tribute following her death in a collision on the A10.
The collision happened at around 8.50am on Monday 5th January between Hertford and Hoddesdon. Police said three vehicles were involved: a grey Porsche Cayenne, a red Fiat 500, and a white Volvo Tipper lorry.
The Fiat and Volvo were stationary at the time of the crash. Michelle, who was out of her Fiat, tragically died at the scene.
In their tribute, her family wrote:
“Michelle Rose Strachan 1965-2026
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.”
Police enquiries into the collision remain ongoing.