Mum leaves behind ‘miracle’ child after horror crash on solution to household vacation in Devon
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Caitlin Saunders, 28, was travelling from her home in Milton Keynes to Devon with her 11-month-old daughter when the car was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the A30
Caitlin Saunders, 28, was killed on a horror crash on the way to a family holiday in Devon(Image: Jam Press)
A mum tragically lost her life in a horrific crash while en route to a family holiday with her 11-month-old daughter.
Caitlin Saunders, 28, was journeying from her home in Milton Keynes to Devon with baby Hallie when the car was involved in a devastating single-vehicle collision. Caitlin was a front-seat passenger in a grey Cupra Formentor and was declared dead at the scene at 3.05pm, an inquest heard.
Miraculously, her baby daughter Hallie survived the crash, as reported by NeedToKnow. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries, according to Devon and Cornwall Police. Emergency services were summoned following reports of the collision, with Roads Policing Officers and local officers attending the scene.
Miraculously, her baby daughter Hallie survived the crash(Image: Jam Press)
The A30 was shut for several hours while police conducted their investigation. Officers appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage, particularly from anyone who saw the grey Cupra Formentor shortly before the crash.
The crash occurred around 2.10pm on Saturday, August 8, on the A30 near Honiton. An inquest into Caitlin’s death opened at Exeter Coroners’ Court on August 25.
Her family have since paid tribute to the young mum, describing her as a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend.
An inquest into Caitlin’s death opened at Exeter Coroners’ Court on August 25(Image: Jam Press)
Caitlin’s aunt Karen Saunders said: “There are simply no words to describe the devastation the family is facing.”
She said Caitlin was “known and loved by so many people” and that the heartbreak of losing her was “impossible to put into words”. She added that the family’s “only comfort” was the little girl Caitlin left behind.
Hallie is due to celebrate her first birthday next month – a milestone her mum will tragically miss.
Her family have since paid tribute to the young mum, describing her as a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend(Image: Jam Press)
Karen said: “Hallie turns one next month. Her first birthday should be a day filled with love, laughter and memories made with her mummy. Instead, it will be the first of so many milestones that Caitlin will never get to witness.”
She said Hallie was Caitlin’s “world” and that she was “so incredibly proud to be her mummy”.
Caitlin’s family have since launched a GoFundMe appeal to help with funeral costs and establish a fund for Hallie. The fundraiser had amassed more than £11,000 by August 28.
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