Tributes paid to loving gran who died in horror crash on A737 in Renfrewshire

Lesley McTear
-Credit: (Image: Police Scotland)


The heartbroken family of a loving gran killed in a horror smash have said she was the glue that kept them together.

The 59-year-old woman who passed away following a crash on the A737 near Howwood, last Monday, has been named as Lesley McTear from Dreghorn.

The incident took place at 3.10am on Monday, September 23, when officers were called to the crash involving a Mercedes A-class car and a MAN box van.

Many calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737.

Police and Ambulance attended and the 59-year-old woman, a passenger in the Mercedes was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Four horses also died in the collision.

In a statement issued by police, her family said: “Lesley was a loving wife, mother, grandma and daughter-in-law. As a family, we are deeply saddened by the events that have caused such a void in our family.

“Lesley was the glue that kept us all together and anyone who was lucky enough to know Lesley was showered by her unconditional love.”

Sergeant Jack Swindells said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died and everyone involved.

“Our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist with our investigation who has not already spoken to officers is asked to get in touch.”

If you can help please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0291 of 23 September 2024.

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