The victim of a fatal road traffic collision in Barnsley has been named by her family as Deborah Girgis.

On Friday 25 October, at 11.08am, South Yorkshire Police responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Haigh Roundabout, close to the M1 Junction 38.

It’s reported that a white Vauxhall Vivaro collided with a grey Citroen DS3. The driver of the Citroen, 64 year-old Deborah, was taken to hospital by an ambulance, where she later died.

Her family are being supported by officers and have released a tribute in her memory:

“Deborah was a beloved mother, wife and sister. She was selfless, hardworking and incredibly creative and artistic. She loved her garden and collecting antiques.

“She put everyone else first and asked for very little in return. Losing her so unexpectedly has been a hammer blow to our family and left a hole that can never be filled.”

A 29-year-old man, the driver of the van, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit and causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail.

The Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have footage of the vehicles prior to the collision.

You can get in touch with South Yorkshire police by calling them and quoting incident number 332 of 25 October 2024.