TRIBUTES have today been paid to healthcare worker mum who was killed on her way to work in a horror crash.
Nicola Frost, 40, was killed when her Suzuki Ignis and a Mercedes Sprinter collided in Harwich, Essex on Saturday 11 December with a 37-year-old man since arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Nicola was a mum-of-two who has been remembered as a loving person by friends and family Credit: Essex Police
The mum-of-two's family has now paid tribute to the "adoring" mother - saying she had been a "loyal and supportive friend".
In a heartbreaking statement, her family said: "On the morning of Saturday, 11 December 2021, our darling Nicola was tragically taken from us in a collision on the A120 whilst on her way to work.
“She was a devoted wife to Michael and a loving, adoring mum to her beloved Richard and Rhianna.
"Nicola was always there whenever anyone needed her and was a loyal and supportive friend to many.
“She was passionate about her work as a Healthcare Assistant and to those that she lovingly cared for.
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“Home was where Nicola’s heart was and her children were her life. She was extremely proud of her children’s achievements and they continue to be her greatest legacy.
“She will be greatly missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.
“The family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and best wishes but would like their privacy to be respected at this tragic time.”
A 37-year-old man from Cambridgeshire was arrested at the scene.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as well as driving while unfit on drink or drugs.
He has been released pending investigation.