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Europe February 23, 2026

TRAGEDY STRIKES: Beloved Mother & Child DEAD in Horrific Crash!

TRAGEDY STRIKES: Beloved Mother & Child DEAD in Horrific Crash!

A wave of grief has descended upon a family reeling from an unimaginable loss. A mother and daughter, tragically taken too soon, were victims of a collision on the A3, leaving a community shattered and hearts irrevocably broken.

Theia, a young girl described as brimming with confidence and life, possessed a spirit that touched everyone she met. Her mother, Michelle, was a vibrant soul, known for her generous heart of gold and an infectious energy that illuminated the lives of those around her.

“Our beautiful, beloved little Theia… and our crazy Michelle,” a family statement revealed, the words heavy with sorrow. “We truly love them and will miss them everyday. They both had so much personality and so many loved ones; our hearts are broken.”

A tribute has been paid to a mother and daughter who both died in a collision on the A3 last week. Emergency services were called just after 10am on Thursday 19 February after a red Ford Fiesta left the carriageway on the A3 southbound, just after Hindhead Tunnel. The two occupants ? 43-year-old Mary Michelle Devine (known as Michelle) and her seven-year-old daughter Theia, both from Portsmouth ? were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Their family has now paid the following tribute to them: "Our family mourn the most beautiful two souls you could ever meet. Our beautiful, beloved little Theia who had so much confidence and life in her and our crazy Michelle who was vibrant and had a heart of gold. "We truly love them and will miss them everyday. They both had so much personality and so many loved ones, our hearts are broken." Our investigation into the circumstances that led to this collision are ongoing. If there are any witnesses or motorists with relevant dash cam footage that have not yet come forward, please call 101 quoting reference 44260083669. You can also make a report online

Theia, from Portsmouth, leaves behind a legacy of joy and a void that can never be filled. The family’s pain is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of a mother’s love.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, meticulously piecing together the events that led to this devastating tragedy. They are appealing to the public for assistance.

Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident and possesses relevant dashcam footage, is urged to come forward and contact police, quoting reference number 44260083669. Every detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial to the ongoing investigation.

Theia smiling.

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