Mother dies a month after serious collision in Willingham

A mother from Willingham has been described as her “daughter’s superhero” following her death a month after a collision in which her child survived.

Rebecca Ableman, 30, from Willingham, suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision in her home village, which involved a lorry and two pedestrians on September 22.

The other pedestrian, Rebecca’s two-year-old daughter, was not injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution.

In a statement released following her death yesterday (Sunday), Rebecca’s family said: “Becky was the light within our family. A beautiful partner, an aspiring sister and a precious daughter. The friend that brought everyone together and the colleague who helped so many who needed her.

“She was the most loving, caring and supportive partner you could ever wish for, she was always the light at the darkest of times.

“But most of all, she was the most amazing, strong, and loving mummy to her two-year-old daughter. Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever. She will always be her daughter’s superhero. We cherish every moment and memory we had together.”

The investigation continues and the driver of the lorry remains on bail.

Officers are asking anyone who saw what happened or saw the vehicle in the moments leading up to or after the collision to contact them online cambs.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting incident number 150 of September 22.