The mum was air-lifted to hospital after the smash
A MUM-0F-FOUR was killed in a horrific crash which also saw her daughter seriously injured.
Donna Ball, 48, was raced to hospital with her young daughter but she tragically died from her injuries a day later.
A 19-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing injury by dangerous driving after his van collided with Donna’s car.
Three others were hospitalised following the accident on the A4119 bypass at Williamstown, near Tonypandy, South Wales on Monday.
Donna’s husband issued a heartfelt tribute and said: “We as a family are devastated by the sudden, tragic, and needless death of our beloved Donna.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to all the emergency services who attended, including the air ambulance, Accident and Emergency, and the critical care teams at the University Hospital of Wales.
“Ongoing, I cannot express my thanks enough to the staff and doctors of Owl Ward and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales for their care of our daughter.
“Donna’s passing has left a huge void that can never be filled. Our old lives have ended; our lives without her begin now. We are overwhelmed by the messages of love and condolence we have received.
“We take great solace in the high regard in which she was held by so many. Rest easy, my love, until I see you again.”
A fundraising page has been set up to support the family at this difficult time and so far £1,500 has been raised.
The page described Donna as “an incredibly kind and generous person who would go out of her way to help anyone in need.”
A spokesperson for South Wales Police: “We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
“Additionally, any information regarding the driving behaviour of the driver of the van leading up to the collision would be greatly appreciated.”
The driver, who has not been named, has been bailed for further enquiries until March 30.
