Tributes to mum killed in M4 collision

THE family of a Welsh woman who died following a crash on the M4 have paid tribute to their “exceptional mother and grandmother”.

Judith Reading, pictured, was involved in a crash between junction 13 at Newbury and junction 12 at Reading, eastbound, just before 2pm on Friday.

The 73-year-old was in the driver’s seat of a Land Rover Freelander when she was involved in the collision with a white Astra Van and a white Audi A3.

She died at the scene. A 74-year-old man who was a passenger in the Land Rover was taken by air ambulance to hospital with serious injuries.

Mrs Reading’s heartbroken family paid tribute to the mother of three and grandmother of seven.

A statement released via police read: “Wife of John and the love of his life. Exceptional mother and grandmother, Judith’s happiest moments were spent with her three daughters and her seven grandchildren.

“Judith was beautiful and stylish, with boundless dedication and devotion to her family, sharing fun and endless energy with the people around her.

“For these reasons, and so many more, she will be missed.

“Judith committed her entire working life to Marks and Spencers, which she loved. She enjoyed travelling the world and in recent years assisted John with his beekeeping. Judith’s loss is tragic and devastating. She is irreplaceable.”

In the meantime, detectives said a man, aged 40, from West Sussex has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

Thames Valley Police said Mrs Reading was “from Wales” – although did not state where.