A mother and her seven-year-old daughter from Portsmouth tragically died in a severe car crash on the A3 in Surrey, prompting tributes from family and authorities seeking information on the incident.
In a tragic incident on February 19, a mother and her young daughter were killed in a crash on the A3 southbound near the Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey. The victims, 43-year-old Mary Michelle Devine, known as Michelle, and her seven-year-old daughter Theia, were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services arrived at the site of the accident. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, which involved a red Ford Fiesta that left the carriageway.
The crash resulted in the closure of the A3 for several hours as police gathered evidence and cleared the area. Hampshire Police has appealed for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who might have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision. Such information could be vital for the investigation and for understanding how the accident occurred. The police have expressed gratitude for the patience of motorists affected by the road closure during emergency operations.
Family members have paid heartfelt tributes to Michelle and Theia, referring to them as
