Tributes Pour In After Mum Killed in Shocking West End Crash
Tragedy struck West End on December 10 when beloved mum and friend Treasa Grimes lost her life in a devastating collision. Treasa died at the scene, leaving family and friends heartbroken.
Life of the Party Taken Too Soon
Treasa was known as the life and soul of every gathering, lighting up rooms with her infectious spirit. Her daughter, Jessica Lampard, paid a moving tribute:
“To everyone who has paid tribute to Mum, T. Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, flowers, calls and texts. I can’t speak for Dad and my brother Oliver, but I know it means a lot to see how much Teresa Grimes meant to all of you. She was the life of every party and really did brighten a room. The way her life ended was tragic, but remembering who she was and the impact she had on our lives is what matters. We, her family, have no words. We are broken. Time has stopped. Just, thank you.”
Friends Mourn a Fierce and Loyal Spirit
Friend Kelly Beattie also shared her grief, saying:
“You will be so, so missed Teresa Grimes – still in shock and can’t believe this world can be so cruel. Thinking of all your family and all the friends you were so fiercely loyal to – thank you for your friendship and sleep tight.”
How the Crash Unfolded
- A grey BMW was driving westbound along West End High Street when it struck Treasa on the pavement near the junction with Lower New Road.
- The BMW then crashed into a parked black Ford Fiesta, which was sent crashing into a nearby building.
- A 28-year-old man from southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving over the alcohol limit, and driving while unfit due to drugs and alcohol.
Floral tributes continue to be left close to the crash site as the community mourns the loss of a shining light taken far too soon.
