THE family of a woman who died following a crash in Dorset have paid tribute to her.
Hannah Richardson, 43, from Stratton near Dorchester died after the crash on the A352 at Whitcombe.
The collision, which happened at 6.25am on Monday October 16, involved a red Honda Civic and a silver Peugeot 206.
Hannah, who was a passenger in the Honda, was taken to Dorset County Hospital with life-threatening injuries. She died at hospital later that morning.
Her husband Stuart, 43 and who was driving the Honda, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Dorset County Hospital.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The driver of the Peugeot, a man from the Dorchester area, sustained chest, leg and arm injuries and was taken to Dorset County Hospital.
In a statement, the family of Hannah and Stuart said: "We have taken the brave decision to name Hannah, who sadly died as a result of her injuries despite the best efforts of medical staff at the scene and at Dorset County Hospital.
"Her husband Stuart sustained serious injuries and continues to receive treatment and recover at Dorset County Hospital.
"Hannah was a wonderful daughter, wife, sister and mother to a beautiful 11-year-old girl.
"We are understandably devastated at losing her and wish to thank everyone for all the support we have received. We wish to focus on supporting Stuart and their daughter and would request complete privacy at this difficult time."
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