Family and friends of a 21-year-old woman who tragically died in a car crash have paid tribute to her, describing her as the "kindest soul".
Kate Swale, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, passed away following a crash between a grey Vauxhall Corsa and a silver Mercedes C180 on the M62 in Liverpool in the early hours of Saturday, May 27.
She was taken to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead. A man who was also taken to the hospital for treatment remains in a non-life-threatening condition.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, Merseyside Police confirmed.
After Kate's death, people close to her sent their condolences to her family and friends, as one said: "Heartbreaking. Can't believe it. RIP. We are all thinking of you and your family."
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Leslee Sanders said: "Rip Kate...forever 21." Marlene Beecham commented: "RIP Kate heart to the family, sad loss so young. God bless all."
After the crash, a friend posted a tribute that was publicly shared online, they said: "How am I even writing this, oh my girl I am going to miss you so much. You never failed to light up any room you walked in. You had the kindest soul and I’m forever grateful to have made some of the most special memories with you.
"I'll miss our FaceTimes and our daily texts to each other I wouldn’t of got through life if it weren’t for you, thank you for always being that friend I could count on. Hope your dancing with the stars now our Queen forever21."
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merseyside Police said: "Firstly my thoughts and condolences are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost their life in this collision.
"We have now launched an investigation into her death and her family have been informed. They are being supported by our specially trained liaison officers.
"My investigation team are in the early stages of gathering and examining evidence so that we can provide the family with answers.
"Although an arrest has been made, our enquiries continue. The help of the public is paramount to assist in the investigation, and I would ask anyone who witnessed this collision or who has any information to please contact us.
"Alternatively, if you were driving in the vicinity of the M62 between junction 6 to 5 at the time of the crash, I ask that you please check your dashcam footage in case you have captured something which will assist in the investigation. Every piece of information or footage could be vital in establishing what happened."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call the Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000451662.
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