Great-grandmother, 76, who died in A75 crash near Auchenlarie named
Judith Molloy, 76, was a passenger in the red Suzuki Ignis car involved in a crash on the A75 at Auchenlarie on Wednesday, May 28 which emergency services attended.
Molloy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died.
Her family have released a tribute, stating: 'Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same.
"We will miss her every single day."
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The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged. The driver of the car was uninjured.
Constable Luke Bell said: 'Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We'll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation.
"I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries.
'We are still looking for witnesses to this collision, if you can help, contact 101 quoting reference 1251 of May 28."
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