A WOMAN killed in a fatal three-car crash had an "infectious smile and positive lust for life".

Aimee Williams was one of two people to die in the crash on the A272 near Cowfold on Monday, March 28.

The 30-year-old, from Aylesford, Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a heartfelt tribute, her family said: “Aimee was a beautiful, happy, kind daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister and more recently devoted aunty.

“She had many friends and work colleagues and touched the lives of many with her infectious smile and positive lust for life.

“We are grateful to all the first responders who attended the scene and tried to save her life.

“To lose your daughter in these circumstances is every parent’s worst nightmare and our grief is unimaginable and unbearable.

“We would be grateful if people appreciate our privacy at this difficult time.”

David Dawson, an 83-year-old man from Worthing, also died in the crash, which involved silver Ford Fiesta, a white Ford Fiesta, and a Skania tipper truck.

Two other women, both aged 23, were seriously injured.

Road closures remained in place while police, firefighters, ambulance service and air ambulance service responded to the incident.

Police are investigating the collision and are still appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with footage of the incident or with information is urged to come forward by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote Operation Banwell.