A heartbroken family have paid tribute to an 'amazing, brave and strong' mum who died in a horror motorcycle accident.
Yvonne Motherwell, who died in a road crash on the A706 near Wilsontown in Lanarkshire, has been named by police.
The 53-year-old, from the Lanark area, was killed on the road near the junction with Pleasance Row in Wilsontown at around 4.30pm on Saturday, April 3.
Yvonne was the rider of a black Suzuki motorcycle while the other vehicle involved was a black BMW car.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crash and released pending further enquiries.
In a statement released through Police Scotland her devastated family said they have taken comfort knowing that Yvonne died doing something she loved.
They said: "Our mum was so amazing, brave and strong and we are so very proud.
"Always smiling or laughing, she made life so effortless and fun, and could always make the best out of any situation.
"We take great comfort knowing your last moments were spent on your bike with the sunshine on your face, and with your best friend behind you.
"We know that you wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
"You died doing something you loved the most and will continue to do so wherever you may be.
"Growing up is for old people and we are glad you never had to. Rest in peace Mum, we love you always."
The police investigation is ongoing and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is asked to call 101, quoting incident 2695 of April 3.
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