Family of bride-to-be, 28, who was killed when her motorbike crashed into a car pay tribute to her as a young lady who was ‘full to the brim of dreams’ and ‘had a smile that could light up even the darkest of nights’

The family of a bride-to-be who was killed when her motorbike collided with a car have paid tribute to a woman who was “full to the brim with dreams”.

Shelby Smith, 28, was riding her Kawasaki ZR motorcycle when she collided with a Volvo C70 on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury, south west England.

Mrs Smith, from Swindon, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 5.30pm on July 31.

The driver of the car, a 78-year-old woman, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries.

In an emotional tribute, Mrs Smith’s family remembered a woman who “had a smile that could light up even the darkest nights”.

They said: ‘Shelby was tragically taken from us when he was only 28 years old.

‘She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, fiancée and friend, she was vibrant, full of life, love and laughter.

‘Shelby was incredibly protective of her loved ones and dreamed of having more adventures and travel.

‘She had a smile that could brighten even the darkest of nights and a laugh that was so infectious you couldn’t help but laugh along with her.

‘Her independence and courage in all she did and still wanted to achieve will live on through those closest to her. She was taken from us far too soon and will be deeply missed, thought of daily and loved always.

‘We would like to thank everyone who supported us and laid flowers.

“We ask that our family and those closest to Shelby be given the privacy and respect to process the immeasurable grief we feel at the loss of a loved one who was brighter than the sun.”