Woman whose kindness touched everyone she knew killed in crash

Two men were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the death of Sukhanpreet Kaur, 24, earlier this month

21:30, 23 Feb 2026

Sukhanpreet Kaur, 24, died in a crash on the Wales-England border(Image: Cheshire Police)

A woman who died in a collision on the Wales-England border "left an imprint on every life" she touched, her heartbroken family have said.

Sukhanpreet Kaur was travelling as a passenger in a white Ford Transit van when it was involved in an collision on the A534 Barton Road in Barton, Cheshire.

The incident happened at around 5.50am on Saturday, February 14. The van was heading towards north Wales at the time.

Cheshire Police confirmed that Ms Kaur, 24, from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Specialist officers are providing support to her family, the force said in a statement.

In a tribute released through police her family said: "Your love was the light that guided us and your kindness left an imprint on every life you touched. Thank you for the memories that we will cherish forever.

"You are gone from our sight but never from our hearts. It feels impossible to say goodbye to someone with so much life still left to live.

"Rest in peace.

Thank you for the beautiful memories and the light you brought into our lives. You will be deeply missed." Make sure you never miss Wales' biggest updates by getting our daily newsletter[1].

Two men, aged 27 and 21, both from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested in connection with the collision on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both have since been released on bail, reports NorthWalesLive[2].

Officers are continuing to urge anyone with information or dashcam footage from the time of the incident to come forward.

Anyone who might have seen the collision is asked to get in touch with Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or ring 101 quoting IML-2270726.

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