Bride-to-be, 28, killed after her motorbike crashed into car as family pay emotional tribute to ‘vibrant’ woman

A BRIDE-TO-BE, 28, has died in a tragic accident after her motorbike crashed into a car, leaving her heartbroken family.

Shelby Smith, 28, from Swindon, was killed when her Kawasaki ZR motorcycle collided with a car near Long Newnton.

The tragedy took place on the B4014 last Wednesday shortly after 5:30pm.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury, but tragically, Shelby could not be saved.

Heartbroken, her family have payed an emotional tribute to Shelby, who they described as ‘vibrant’.

In this heartfelt statement, the family said: “Shelby was full to the brim of dreams”.

Her family described her as a woman whose infectious laughter could brighten even the darkest of nights.

The statement read: “Shelby was tragically taken from us aged just 28.

“She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, fiancée, and friend. She was vibrant, full of life, love, and laughter.”

The family added: “Shelby was fiercely protective of her loved ones and full of dreams for continued adventures and travelling.

“Her smile could light up even the darkest of nights and her laughter was so incredibly infectious that you couldn’t help but laugh with her.”

Shelby’s independence and bravery shone through in everything she did, and her loved ones vow to keep her adventurous spirit alive.

They continued: “She was taken from us far too soon and will be missed immensely, thought of daily, and loved always.”

The grieving family extended their gratitude to everyone who has offered support and placed flowers in Shelby’s memory.

They have also requested privacy as they navigate through their “immeasurable grief.”

Shelby’s tragic death has left a void in the lives of all who knew her.

Her family’s emotional tribute is a testament to the incredible impact she had on those around her, a woman “brighter than the sun” who was taken far too soon.

Friends and family have been laying flowers at the crash site, turning it into a touching memorial for a vibrant young woman who had her whole future ahead of her.

Following the tragedy, police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Shelby Smith’s memory will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who loved her, a beacon of light extinguished too soon.

Motorcycles can prove extremely dangerous and it’s important that riders do everything they can to stay safe whilst driving.

Last year, the UK saw a shocking 306 motorcyclists killed in accidents.

One tragic victim was only in his 20s when he was killed in a horror collision in Dorset.

Dorset Police confirmed the motorcyclist, from Weymouth, was pronounced dead at the scene, his family shortly after informed.