A talented dancer who performed at shows all over the world was killed in a Christmas Eve horror crash on the M1.
The devastated family of Aliesha James, from Nottingham, have paid an emotional tribute to the 27-year-old.
She was involved in a crash on the northbound motorway, just before Junction 12 in Bedfordshire, shortly after 11pm on Christmas Eve.
The M1 was closed for nine hours in the aftermath of the tragedy.
In a statement, Miss James’s family said: “Aliesha was a daughter, sister, niece and friend and she is well loved by everyone who met her.
“She was wonderful and kind, and she truly touched so many with her sweet nature and loving soul.
“Her passion was dancing and she trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Her passion took her all over the world, seeing her perform in the Moulin Rouge and in various fashion shows.
“She was someone everyone wanted to be around, and everyone loved spending time with her. She will be deeply missed by all.
“Heaven has gained someone who was already an angel.”
Police investigating the crash have appealed for witnesses.
Detectives continue to appeal for information in relation to the collision, and are particularly keen to hear from drivers with dashcams who were in the area at the time.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or visit our online reporting centre, quoting Operation Granborough.
