Friends of a woman who was killed on the M2 over the weekend described her as a “beautiful person.”

Following the fatal collision on the London-bound carriageway of the M2, flight attendant Heidie Lee Locke died at the scene despite the efforts of Paramedics. Miss Locke, who was in her fifties, was driving a red Nissan Qashqai when she was hit by a red Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG. A 40-year-old man was detained on suspicion of causing a fatal accident while driving recklessly and while intoxicated. Teresa Delafons, Miss Locke’s coworker, has now paid tribute to the “lovely and caring” friend She was a lovely woman whose life was tragically cut short. The United Airlines crew member Heidi is based in London. She kept us all entertained on our flights across to the USA because she was always up for a laugh. “She was a charming, considerate woman. Everyone who knew her will miss her, especially those of us at United and Pan Am, where she began her career.” For ten hours, the London-bound lanes were closed while police conducted their inquiry.

Miss Locke’s brother who lives in America has been made aware of the incident. The driver of a light-coloured van who may have seen the Mercedes pass them before the collision is someone the police are eager to speak with. They think the driver may be able to provide crucial information to aid their investigation. Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) officers from Kent Police are interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed what happened or who has pertinent dashcam or CCTV footage. Drivers should reference reference AH/SC/131/22 when calling or emailing the SCIU appeal line at 01622 798538 or [email protected].