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Family tribute to Morpeth road crash victim

Northumbria Police

7 April 2011


The family of a Morpeth woman who died in a road crash have paid tribute to her - as police continue to appeal for witnesses.
At around 3.20am on Thursday, March 31, police attended a report of a crash on the A192 at Barmoor Bank in Morpeth.
A Vauxhall Vectra had overturned and a female in the car was confirmed dead at the scene. A man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries but was later released.
The woman who died was Claire Dickman, 24, of Eighth Avenue, Morpeth.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or anyone with information into the collision is asked to contact Bedlington Motor Patrols on 03456 043 043 ext 69191 or contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are issuing a photograph and statement on behalf of the father of Claire Dickman.
Peter Dickman said: "Claire was a very loving , devoted mother who loved life and lived it to the full.
"She always had a smile on her face and was one in a million.
"Claire had a heart of gold. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her and there are many.
"We are devastated to have lost someone so precious to us."