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Man seriously hurt as crash kills two Hampshire friends
A SOUTHAMPTON man remains in a serious condition in hospital following a horrific motorway pile-up that claimed the lives of two Hampshire women.
Friends Zoe West, 34, and Victoria Pickering, 27, who were both from Gosport, died following the smash on the M6 in Lancashire in the early hours of Friday morning.
Southampton man John Angus Marr, 71, who was in a separate car, sustained severe arm injuries.
He is now in a stable condition in the Royal Preston Hospital.
Victoria Pickering, a passenger in a red Ford Escort, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened on the M6 in Broughton at 1.10am yesterday.
Zoe West, who was driving the Escort, suffered severe brain injuries and was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Preston Hospital.
She lost her fight for life in the early hours of this morning.
All three Hampshire residents had to be cut out of their cars by firefighters using special cutting equipment.
The motorway smash - which happened on the northbound carriageway and led to the busy road being closed for nearly seven hours - involved two cars, a lorry and a van.
Police have said they believe a Mercedes Sprinter van hit the back of the lorry, followed by the Vauxhall Astra driven by Mr Marr and the Escort.
The 61-year-old driver of the lorry suffered whiplash in the accident and is now recovering at home. The driver of the Mercedes van sustained minor injuries.
4:25pm Saturday 5th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: sad, here on 3:00pm Sat 5 Jul 08
very sad RIP
Posted by: Paul, Eastleigh on 4:21pm Sat 5 Jul 08
A very tragic accident.
I worked with Zoë and Vicky. They both enjoyed having a laugh and spending their time training/showing dogs.
My thoughts go out to their families and also to John Marr and his family.
God bless and Rest In Peace.
A very tragic accident.
I worked with Zoë and Vicky. They both enjoyed having a laugh and spending their time training/showing dogs.
My thoughts go out to their families and also to John Marr and his family.
God bless and Rest In Peace.
Posted by: Big Al, West End on 4:58pm Sat 5 Jul 08
A very tragic accident, my thoughts go out to all the families involved.
Rest in Peace.
A very tragic accident, my thoughts go out to all the families involved.
Rest in Peace.
Posted by: JohnB, Eastleigh on 5:08pm Sat 5 Jul 08
Please don't let this happen to you - leave a safe gap in front of you when driving, especially at night when you are tired.
We can only guess at the circumstances of this accident but generally this sort of accident is due to drivers not being prepared for the sudden braking of a vehicle in front of them.
ONLY A FOOL BREAKS THE TWO SECOND RULE!!
Please don't let this happen to you - leave a safe gap in front of you when driving, especially at night when you are tired.
We can only guess at the circumstances of this accident but generally this sort of accident is due to drivers not being prepared for the sudden braking of a vehicle in front of them.
ONLY A FOOL BREAKS THE TWO SECOND RULE!!
Posted by: Chris, Stubbington on 5:10pm Sat 5 Jul 08
As a friend and workmate of Zoe's I have been trying to make sense of this since being informed this afternoon. I can't.
My heart goes out to the families of Zoe and Vicky, who I also knew, and I wish Mr Marr a full recovery.
Zoe...I'll miss you so much mate.
As a friend and workmate of Zoe's I have been trying to make sense of this since being informed this afternoon. I can't.
My heart goes out to the families of Zoe and Vicky, who I also knew, and I wish Mr Marr a full recovery.
Zoe...I'll miss you so much mate.
Posted by: Richard Holton, Gosport on 11:31pm Sat 5 Jul 08
How sad to hear of this. Rest peacefully Vicky and Zoe. Will miss seeing you on the ferry in the mornings Vicky. ****
How sad to hear of this. Rest peacefully Vicky and Zoe. Will miss seeing you on the ferry in the mornings Vicky. ****
Posted by: mandy, knowle on 1:06pm Sun 6 Jul 08
zoe you have always been such a great help when i got my pup from you i will miss our chats such a waste of 2 lives god bless
zoe you have always been such a great help when i got my pup from you i will miss our chats such a waste of 2 lives god bless
Posted by: Tori O'Toole, Stubbington on 4:40pm Sun 6 Jul 08
I'll miss you so much Zoe xx
I'll miss you so much Zoe xx
Posted by: Jay Donnelly, Bromley on 6:09pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Just heard about this accident, i lived with Vicky for a short while and got to know both her and Zoe quite well. Its a sad day,
R.I.P
Jay
Just heard about this accident, i lived with Vicky for a short while and got to know both her and Zoe quite well. Its a sad day,
R.I.P
Jay
Posted by: Andrew Smith, New Zealand on 3:28am Mon 7 Jul 08
Such Sad, Sad news. From 13,000 miles away my thoughts are with ALL of you who knew the girls like i did....We Will miss you sorely!! God Bless you both...RIP.... My heart goes out to Both of their families and Friends
Such Sad, Sad news. From 13,000 miles away my thoughts are with ALL of you who knew the girls like i did....We Will miss you sorely!! God Bless you both...RIP.... My heart goes out to Both of their families and Friends
Posted by: joanne west, stubbington on 12:34pm Mon 7 Jul 08
my sister was also my best friend. She was a fantastic Auntie to my son her nephew. My sister was the last car to be involved and a witness knows she was not driving too close.I am not at liberty at this moment to give exact details of the crah as it is still under investigation.Please dont make assumptions.She got taken quickly from me and her family and will be missed. We wish to thank everybody for the support and love they are showing.Bye Bye Zoe i love you always.
my sister was also my best friend. She was a fantastic Auntie to my son her nephew. My sister was the last car to be involved and a witness knows she was not driving too close.I am not at liberty at this moment to give exact details of the crah as it is still under investigation.Please dont make assumptions.She got taken quickly from me and her family and will be missed. We wish to thank everybody for the support and love they are showing.Bye Bye Zoe i love you always.
Posted by: Jo coulson, Croydon on 1:13pm Mon 7 Jul 08
The last i saw zoe was when she was 16 and now i will never have the chance to see her again. Zoe you was taken to soon from the world. My thoughts are with zoe's family. Rest in peace zoe.x
The last i saw zoe was when she was 16 and now i will never have the chance to see her again. Zoe you was taken to soon from the world. My thoughts are with zoe's family. Rest in peace zoe.x
Posted by: jade, andover on 9:05pm Mon 7 Jul 08
I never knew Zoe, but I do know her Dad, I feel so sad for the loss of both ladies, and no matter what happened there is such a lot of sorrow. I have been overwhelmed with the lovely comments I have heard in the prison where Zoe's Dad works. She was very well thought of and loved by many. My prayers and love go out to all those close to both Zoe and Vicky
Rest in peace Angels
I never knew Zoe, but I do know her Dad, I feel so sad for the loss of both ladies, and no matter what happened there is such a lot of sorrow. I have been overwhelmed with the lovely comments I have heard in the prison where Zoe's Dad works. She was very well thought of and loved by many. My prayers and love go out to all those close to both Zoe and Vicky
Rest in peace Angels
Posted by: sarah, uk on 7:07pm Tue 8 Jul 08
Vicky was a great cousin and will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace vicky and zoe.
Vicky was a great cousin and will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace vicky and zoe.
Posted by: Katya Pickering, Lancashire on 7:32pm Tue 8 Jul 08
Vicky was a wonderful person and cousin. She was so full of life but was also a very sensible girl. I have a lot of nice memories of us as children when we used to go up to Scotland to visit the whole family after they moved up there from Colne. I'm still struggling to accept that it is true *cries*
I want to say more but i just can't begin to explain how i feel right now. Our whole family is heartbroken :o(
Vicky was a wonderful person and cousin. She was so full of life but was also a very sensible girl. I have a lot of nice memories of us as children when we used to go up to Scotland to visit the whole family after they moved up there from Colne. I'm still struggling to accept that it is true *cries*
I want to say more but i just can't begin to explain how i feel right now. Our whole family is heartbroken :o(
Posted by: andrea, fareham on 9:38pm Tue 8 Jul 08
Zoe and Vicky were special people. I can only ever remember the laughter and smiles and excitement they always created when you were around them both. I will miss them terribly, but will keep those special memories with me. This ending is too tragic for words and my heart felt sympathy goes out to both of their very close families and friends. Two stars that will shine in all our hearts. You wont be forgotten.
Zoe and Vicky were special people. I can only ever remember the laughter and smiles and excitement they always created when you were around them both. I will miss them terribly, but will keep those special memories with me. This ending is too tragic for words and my heart felt sympathy goes out to both of their very close families and friends. Two stars that will shine in all our hearts. You wont be forgotten.
Posted by: Keith George, Gosport on 12:22am Wed 9 Jul 08
Missing you so much vicky, still can't believe your gone. from the moment we met i knew in my heart you would always be there for me. The time we had together was the best of my life, all the hard times we had both suffered in the past,i finally felt complete and i know in my heart we were both truely happy. Times we would lay in eachothers arms and talk about the future and spending the rest of our lives together.
I wish i could turn back time so i could hold you close and never let you go. I will always love you with all my heart. xxx
Missing you so much vicky, still can't believe your gone. from the moment we met i knew in my heart you would always be there for me. The time we had together was the best of my life, all the hard times we had both suffered in the past,i finally felt complete and i know in my heart we were both truely happy. Times we would lay in eachothers arms and talk about the future and spending the rest of our lives together.
I wish i could turn back time so i could hold you close and never let you go. I will always love you with all my heart. xxx
Posted by: Steve Moody, Hedge End on 5:19pm Wed 9 Jul 08
My sympathy goes out to Trev and family on the loss of thier daughter. I worked with both Zoe and her Father at Winchester Prison and she was a great character. She will be remembered by all who worked with her. Rest in Peace.
My sympathy goes out to Trev and family on the loss of thier daughter. I worked with both Zoe and her Father at Winchester Prison and she was a great character. She will be remembered by all who worked with her. Rest in Peace.
Posted by: Liz Skinner, Scotland on 11:46pm Wed 9 Jul 08
My deapest sympathy goes out to Jackie & Trev, and family on the loss of thier daughter and 2 joanne of the loss of her sister Zoe , i have known the family for many years now i worked with jackie and joanne and i also met trev and , Zoe and Zoe...you will be missed so much by everyone that knew you, you where a loveing and very helpful person, jackie trev and joanne u are in my prayers my thoughts go out to all the families involved.
Rest in Peace.
My deapest sympathy goes out to Jackie & Trev, and family on the loss of thier daughter and 2 joanne of the loss of her sister Zoe , i have known the family for many years now i worked with jackie and joanne and i also met trev and , Zoe and Zoe...you will be missed so much by everyone that knew you, you where a loveing and very helpful person, jackie trev and joanne u are in my prayers my thoughts go out to all the families involved.
Rest in Peace.
Posted by: jdoncom, Southampton on 2:44pm Fri 11 Jul 08
Deepest thoughts to Trevor, Jackie, Jo and Reese.
I can't begin to understand the pain you are going through.
Love and wishes from all the oldies at The White Hiouse.
Take care.
X
Deepest thoughts to Trevor, Jackie, Jo and Reese.
I can't begin to understand the pain you are going through.
Love and wishes from all the oldies at The White Hiouse.
Take care.
X
Posted by: Corinne Ash-Hill, Totton on 11:04pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Zoe, I knew you through the Solent District Dog training classes/agility.You were a lovely person and brilliant with the dogs. Rest in peace darling. My heart goes out to Jackie and Trevor and other members of your family. Your dogs will know where you are with the special 6th sense that animals have -and they will also miss you.
Zoe, I knew you through the Solent District Dog training classes/agility.You were a lovely person and brilliant with the dogs. Rest in peace darling. My heart goes out to Jackie and Trevor and other members of your family. Your dogs will know where you are with the special 6th sense that animals have -and they will also miss you.
Posted by: mark jackson on 3:39pm Fri 18 Jul 08
Zoe, words cant say how we, i am feeling at this time, we sat and had a brew the evening you went. you were so up beat and looking forward to surprising vickies mum you were my best friend, you were honest, careing, loved your friends and family, now you can enjoy your long eternal walks with the dogs. god bless..
Zoe, words cant say how we, i am feeling at this time, we sat and had a brew the evening you went. you were so up beat and looking forward to surprising vickies mum you were my best friend, you were honest, careing, loved your friends and family, now you can enjoy your long eternal walks with the dogs. god bless..
Posted by: Chris, Runcorn on 4:48pm Tue 22 Jul 08
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of two people still so very young. You were both taken too soon and will leave a terrible ache in your families hearts, that will never be relieved. Good Night and God Bless to you both...
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of two people still so very young. You were both taken too soon and will leave a terrible ache in your families hearts, that will never be relieved. Good Night and God Bless to you both...
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