The family of a woman who died in a fatal road traffic collision in Exeter has paid tribute to her.

Police were notified at around 10.45am on Tuesday 1 October following reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a black VW Polo at Chantry Meadow, Exeter.

Police, fire and ambulance services were all in attendance and despite best efforts, the driver, Margaret Packham, 97, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

Margaret’s family said: We would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the emergency services who were at the scene, and also a special thanks to the members of the public who did everything possible to assist her, prior to their arrival."

The family said: “Margaret lived in the West Country all her life. On moving to Exeter in the 1960s, she worked at St Loye’s College for nearly 20 years where she was an instructor in IT and office skills.

“Following her retirement, she volunteered at Hospiscare for some 30 years and was a member of the Trefoil Guild in Topsham and the Pinhoe WI.

“A lifelong Methodist, Margaret was a very active worshipping member of Exeter’s Mint Methodist Church. She made many friends and kept in touch with people both near and far and was greatly treasured and loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed by friends and family.”

If you witnessed the incident contact police via their website here or by calling 101 quoting log 207 of 1/10/24.