Tributes paid to 'adored grandmother' who died following crash on A75
Tributes have been paid to an 'adored grandmother' who died in a crash on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway.
Judith Molloy, 76, died in a crash on the Gretna to Stranraer road near Skyreburn around 11.20pm on Wednesday involving a red Suzuki Ignis and a white Peugeot Partner van.
Ms Molloy, a passenger in the Suzuki, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died.
Her family has released a tribute through Police Scotland, reading: '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.'
The driver of the Suzuki, a 74-year-old man, was not injured.
The Peugeot Partner's driver and passenger, a 70-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The force is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward.
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 28 May.'
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