An NHS nurse and mother of six, described as 'one in a million,' has died in a car crash after a van collided with her vehicle on a main road. The incident occurred on 5 June when a Vauxhall Vivaro van hit 38-year-old Sarah Jayne Crook's Toyota Aygo on the A419 near the White Hart roundabout in Swindon. It is believed that Sarah's car had broken down before the collision.
Sarah, from Cirencester, Gloucestershire, was declared dead at the scene. Her family released a statement saying: 'On Friday 5 June, we lost an amazing wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Sarah Jayne Crook, to a tragic collision. We've been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect for her and the support for ourselves. We would like to say thank you to the hundreds of people who have sent condolences and memories of her. Please respect the family's privacy at this time. Funeral details will be released when known.'
A fundraiser launched in Sarah's memory on 6 June has already raised over £31,000 to cover funeral costs. Leanne Fertnig, who started the fundraiser, said: 'I would like to help Sarah's family at this devastating time. Sarah was one in a million; she was so kind and would help anyone. She leaves behind her husband and six wonderful children. Nothing could ever take away the pain that her family will feel from such a loss, but if we could offer a small comfort by helping with the expensive funeral costs and giving Sarah the send-off she deserves, it would be much appreciated. Sarah, you will be truly missed, you will leave a hole in the hearts of so many.'
