The family of a young woman killed in a head-on crash in North Yorkshire have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter”.
Ava Gillies, 26, was involved in a two-vehicle collision on the A170 near Wrelton at 1.30am on Wednesday (29 July).
A black Audi A4, travelling towards Pickering, collided with Ava’s white Volkswagen Polo going the other way.
Wrelton near Pickering
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Ava was pronounced dead at the scene.
Today Ava’s family released a statement saying:
“Ava, we will always, always miss you, your wit, your charm, your beauty, your feisty confidence, your many talents and your excellence in your field: hair and makeup for film and TV.
“In almost 27 years with us, you packed in so much, study, travel, and work. It was a privilege to have raised you and loved you. Our beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter, your loss is immeasurable.
“We are so proud of your hard work and success, your BAFTA Connect membership and the opportunities that brought your career path from talented artist to new designer.”
They added: “What’s becoming clearer with every passing day is you were loved by so many people outside the family, your friends and the community in which you were raised.
“We take great comfort from the comments, cards and messages from people within the film industry and their expressions of love and respect for your talent.
“Our family will be forever grateful for the help, love and support we have received from our village, family and friends at this time.”
They also thanked the emergency services and the police family liaison officers.
They said plans for Ava’s funeral “and a celebration of her life will be announced in due course”.