THE heartbroken family of a woman killed in a horror motorway crash have paid tribute to the "shining light in all our lives".
Victoria Goodwin, 32, died after suffering serious injuries in the smash on the M65 in Lancashire at around 7pm on Wednesday.
Cops said a Peugeot 208 overtook a Mercedes Atego lorry before "losing control" and hitting a barrier.
The Peugeot then rebounded into the motorway and crashed into a number of vehicles.
Victoria died later the same evening from injuries she suffered in the pile-up.
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In a tribute, her family said: "It is a great sadness we have to announce our loving daughter Victoria Goodwin passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
"She was a shining light in all our lives , a talented singer and musician and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends."
A man in his forties driving the Peugeot and a child passenger were injured in the crash.
The drivers and passengers of the other motors hit by the car were unhurt.
Sgt Phil Baxendale said: "Very sadly this collision has now resulted in Victoria losing her life.
"I would continue to appeal for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward and speak to us."
The M65 closed overnight between junctions 2 and 3 after emergency services scrambled to the scene of the crash.