A MUM is facing an uncertain future after her partner and son were killed in a tragic crash while travelling home from work outside their home.
Paul Elliot, 46, and Finley Munro, 21, died on October 13 after the Vauxhall Astra they were travelling in was involved in a crash with another car and a lorry on the A49 at Dinmore.
Now, a fundraising appeal has been launched to support Paul's partner and Finley's mother, Ellie Munro, as she comes to terms with the loss of two of the people closest to her.
Setting up a GoFundMe page, Louise Thomas said the family was facing a future they "never imagined" in what she described as "every parent's and partners worst nightmare and an unimaginable tragedy".
Mrs Thomas said Ms Munro is now dealing with a "devastating reality" following the deaths of her son and partner.
Adding to the family's difficulties, she said Paul held the mortgage in his sole name and Ms Munro is not listed as a direct next of kin, leaving her at risk of losing the home they shared.
"She is now facing the frightening prospect of having to find somewhere new to live, meet the costs of moving, deposit, rent and establishing a further home, providing security for her daughter, all while trying to come to terms with the deaths of two people she loved," she said.
The appeal has already raised more than £6,000 and aims to help cover moving costs, rental deposits and the expense of setting up a new home for Ms Munro and her daughter.
"No amount of money can bring back her son or her partner. Nothing can take away the pain of what has happened, and no amount of support can make this situation right.
"But what we can do is help make sure that, on top of losing the people she loves, she doesn't also lose the security of having a roof over her head and a place to call home."
Members of the public can donate via this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-mum-secure-a-future-after-losing-her-son-and-partner
Police enquiries into the crash are continuing, with Detective Constable Joshua Wildig previously saying officers were committed to establishing exactly what happened.
A 65-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
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