The father of the young woman who died after falling from a bridge on the M62 has described her as 'beautiful' and 'vibrant' in a heartfelt tribute.
Jessica Duckworth, 23, died shortly after police were called to Scammonden bridge, near Huddersfield, when concerns were raised about her welfare at 1am on Sunday, June 16.
Her dad John Robin Howarth told LeedsLive : "Jessica Duckworth was a beautiful, young and vibrant woman.
"She was a loving daughter, sister and friend, loved by everyone she met.
"She worked for the NHS and she will be sorely missed by everyone who loves her."
Jessica's friend has set up a gofundme page to raise money that can be used to help her family pay for a funeral and, so far, people have donated more than £1,500.
It states: "Absolutely heartbroken that this even has to be done but it's just a little something to help with giving the beautiful, caring and inspiring Jessica Duckworth a send off that she deserves."
'This girls deserves the best send off ever'
On the gofundme page, Patricia wrote: "God bless RIP Jessica fly high up in lady thought with family off Jessica."
Ella Grimes said: "This girls deserves the best send off ever and every single penny counts. RIP ducky I love you."
And Deborah Kemp wrote: "Cannot imagine what this family must be going through.
"Wonderful parents who have surrounded their children with so much love.
"Seems like yesterday walking the kids home from school. What a beautiful young lady you grew into. Too beautiful you had to be an angel. God bless you Jessica. Love to the family."
Police has appealed for anyone who witnessed the fall to come forward.
Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call West Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote WYP-20190615-1931.
Scammonden Bridge, sometimes known as Rainbow Bridge, near Huddersfield, is the subject of an ongoing safety review by Highways England which owns it and Calderdale and Kirklees councils after a coroner expressed concern at the number of serious incidents occurring there.
You can make a donation on the gofundme page here .
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