Family members have honored the memory of a woman who passed away following a serious road collision in Oxfordshire.

Shelley Hallam has been identified as the person who died in the incident on Wednesday, April 8, which involved a silver Honda Jazz and a red Mini Cooper.

The 60-year-old woman was traveling as a passenger in the Mini Cooper, which was being operated by a 59-year-old man. A 28-year-old man was also in the vehicle, seated in the back.

Both men sustained injuries described as minor and have since been released from medical care.

However, Ms Hallam succumbed to her injuries six days after the collision while receiving hospital treatment on Monday, April 13, according to a statement released by police on Thursday afternoon.

Her family said in a statement provided through Thames Valley Police: “We are all completely in shock at the sudden passing of Shelley.

“She was the most kind and amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was courageous and strong, and always thought of others before herself.

“She was inspirational and had such a positive impact on everyone whose life she touched, however fleetingly.

“There are no words that can describe the loss we all feel and she will be desperately missed.”

“Her family are being supported by specially trained officers,” a Thames Valley Police spokesperson stated.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Rye Hill and Tadmarton Road in Wigginton Heath, situated between Chipping Norton and Banbury.

A woman in her 20s from Chipping Norton has been taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. She has been released on police bail.

Emergency services, including South Central Ambulance Service and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, responded to the scene.

The road was initially closed to allow for emergency treatment and recovery operations, and officers returned on April 15 to conduct additional specialist investigative work.

The road remained closed for several hours during this period.

The investigating officer, Detective Constable Melissa Wells from Thames Valley Police’s serious collision investigation unit, has asked witnesses to come forward to assist with the inquiry.

She stated: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life. Our thoughts remain with her family at this incredibly difficult time.

“We are continuing to carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision, and we are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to it, to please come forward.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or was driving in the area at around 6.50pm on April 8 and may have dash-cam footage is asked to contact Thames Valley Police either by reporting online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260170542.