A Swindon woman has been named as the biker who died in a crash near Malmesbury.
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the B4014 in Long Newnton at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 31 July.
Shelby Smith sustained significant injuries and despite the best efforts of medics, she died at the scene.
The 28-year-old, from Swindon, was riding her Kawasaki ZR motorcycle at the time of the incident.
In a heartbreaking tribute, her family wrote: “Shelby was tragically taken from us aged just 28.
“She was a daughter, sister, grandaughter, fiancée and friend and was vibrant, full of life and love and laughter.
“Shelby was fiercely protective of her loved ones and full to the brim of dreams for continued adventures and travelling.”
They continued: “She had a smile that could light up even the darkest of nights and laughter that was so incredibly infectious that you couldn’t help but laugh with her.
“Her independence and bravery in everything she did and still wanted to achieve will live on through those who were closest to her. She was taken from us far too soon and will be missed immensely, thought of daily and loved always.“
“We would like to thank all who have said kind words of support and placed flowers in memoriam.
“We ask that our family and those whom were closest to Shelby are given the privacy and respect to process the immeasurable grief we are feeling in the loss of a loved one brighter than the sun.”
