'Our lives will never be the same': Family of mother, 22, who died in Essington car crash release heart-breaking tribute

Ellie Clenton, aged 22, of Perton, was driving a white Seat Ibiza on Blackhalve Lane when it collided with a grey Seat Ibiza just before 1am on Sunday, October 26.

South Staffordshire Police officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from the West Midlands Ambulance Service, but nothing could be done to save Ellie and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A number of other occupants from the vehicles were taken to hospital, where they remain.

In a moving tribute to Ellie, her family said: “On Sunday 26 October, our beautiful, amazing daughter Ellie, an incredible mom to her beautiful boy, was taken from us suddenly. Words cannot describe how deeply she is loved.

“Our lives will never be the same again, and we will miss her with every part of us.

“Everyone who knew Ellie knew what a huge character she was — her beautiful smile, her kind heart, and the way she lived every moment for her precious son.

“Our promise to our beautiful Ellie is this: as a family, together, we will love, protect, and provide for your baby boy for the rest of his life. You will be in his life every single day. He will always remember his beautiful mommy and how deeply he was loved by you.

“We are all completely heartbroken and want to thank everyone for their love and support, which is helping us through this tragic time.

“Ellie — our amazing daughter, a wonderful sister, and above all, the best mommy in the world — will be loved and remembered forever.”

A police spokesperson said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or those with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage which could help collision investigators.

"Call us on 101, quoting incident 39 of October 26, or message us using Live Chat on our website."

Contact collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk.