Family paid tribute to grandmother who died following A16 collision

Tribute has been paid to the grandmother who was sadly killed in a crash on the A16.

Eleanor Joy Williamson (79), of Silkstone Common, near Barnsley, was the passenger in a silver Kia Sorento which was involved in collision with a silver Ford Fiesta.

She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on November 24 while the driver, a 79-year-old woman from Spalding, was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with serious injuries.

The Sorento was travelling westbound on the A16 between Peterborough and Crowland when the crash happened at about 6.10pm. The Fiesta was travelling in the opposite direction.

In a statement, Eleanor’s family said: “Joy, as she was known to one and all, leaves her husband of 57 years, three children and six grandchildren.

“She wore many different hats during her life, working for the American airforce at Mildenhall and had been involved for many years in education in the Barnsley area.

“Joy was also active in the equestrian world and was a member of a number of brass bands.

“In retirement, she took up photography at a competitive level and was always active and delighted in supporting her family in their education, hobbies and employment. She also loved travel and driving.”

The driver of the Sorento, a 79-year-old woman from the Spalding area, remains in hospital and her condition is described as serious but stable condition.

The driver of the silver Fiesta, a 33-year-old man from Sawtry, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, suffering from serious injuries and remains there in a critical condition.

Anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage of either vehicle in the build-up to it, should report it through the force website using reference CC-24112023-0372.

Anyone without internet access should call 101.