A young woman who died following a car crash has been described as a “beautiful angel” by her family in a heart-felt tribute.
Elise Kimberly Wigg, 20, was a passenger in the car which crashed in Cattlegate Road at the junction with Burnt Ride Farm on Sunday, January 26.
Met Police say they received reports the car had crashed into a tree at 12.40am.
She was taken to hospital but died due to her injuries on Tuesday, January 28.
In a statement, Elise's family said: “We are devastated that our beautiful angel has been taken from us.
“She was one in a million. We are all better off for having known her. “
The 22-year-old driver of the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
He was later also arrested for causing injury by dangerous driving.
He has now been released under investigation.
The inquiry is being led by Detectives from the Met’s Serous Collision Investigation Unit.
Detective Constable Jade Williamson, said: “A young woman has tragically lost her life and we owe it to her family to find out why.
"In particular I would ask anyone who saw the incident, or who saw the red Vauxhall Corsa involved being driven before the collision, to call police or Crimestoppers.
"Your information could be vital in helping us to give a grieving family the answers they deserve.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 020 8597 4874 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 334/26JAN.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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