Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a "one in a million" mum who tragically died following a fatal crash near Nairn.
The A96 was closed for over six hours on Sunday following the collision, which happened at around 7pm on the A96 at Wester Hardmuir.
Police confirmed a 41-year-old woman - named locally as Kelly Smith - had died in the crash, with loved ones flooding social media with emotional tributes.
Her daughter wrote: "Can't believe I'm writing this... sleep tight mum, I will always love you Kelly Smith!
"You were deffo the rebel but still the coolest & best mum with the kindest heart, you really were one in a million.
"The only comfort I have is that your reunited with nana, take care of each other. Life already sucks without you Kelly Smith."
Describing Kelly, who was from Forres, another said: "Your mum was popular, everyone knew her, sending my love to all of use."
The 41-year-old mum's husband also shared a touching message to his late wife, writing: "Well it's starting to slowly sink in that I won't be able to see your smile hold u close or here u speak love u always and forever my beautiful wife and mum.
"Fly high and fly free."
Cops have launched now launched an investigation into the crash and are appealing for information.
Police Sergeant David Miller of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our inquiries are continuing into the full circumstances. Sadly the female driver died and our thoughts are with her family and friends.
“I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.
“The road was closed for just over six hours and diversions were in place."
