THE family of a 23-year-old woman who died in a crash have paid tribute to her.

Laura Williams died at Basildon Hospital on Friday following a crash on the M25 near Thurrock.

Her devastated family, plus boyfriend Dean Fox, released a glowing tribute to Laura, who lived in Chelmsford.

They said: “Words cannot express what you meant to us.

“A beautiful, vibrant, funny girl. Our angel. From mum, dad, brother Rich, boyfriend Dean Fox, nana, and all your family and friends.

“All our love always darling.”

The three-car crash was on the anti-clockwise carriageway of the M25 between junctions 29 and 30 at 6.30pm last Wednesday. A 32-year-old man from Basildon has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Any witnesses to the crash or the moments leading up to it should call Essex Police’s crash investigation unit on 0300 3334444.