The family of a solicitor who tragically lost her life alongside her beloved dog have issued a moving tribute to their ‘intelligent, kind and caring’ wife and daughter.
Emily Thornton-Sandy, 30, passed away on November 11, six days after being involved in a serious road traffic collision whilst bringing her dog Scout home from the local vet.
The accident occurred on a stretch of the A48 between Cross Hands and Pont Abraham on Tuesday, November 5.
According to Dyfed-Powys Police, Scout passed away shortly after the collision, with Emily rushed to the University Hospital of Wales with severe injuries which she ultimately succumbed to a number of days later.
Remembering Emily, the 30-year-old’s family released their statement through local police in which her husband spoke of his inconceivable grief.
‘This still feels unreal and none of us can take it in. Emily was kind, compassionate, and had so much more to give.
‘She used her intelligence in her work as a solicitor, where she strove to help others affected by industrial disease.
‘Emily loved literature and was passionate about her house plants. Her passing has left a hole in our lives which can never be filled. I wake up every morning in disbelief at the fact that I will never see her smile again.
‘Emily deserved a long and happy life, and the thought of what happened to her that day brings the greatest pain to all those who love her.
‘Scout was the most gentle, affectionate dog you could ever meet, and I have not been able to grieve for her death as I should. She brought great happiness to both me and Emily and the world has lost so much joy.
‘I wish to thank all emergency services staff and persons at the scene for all the help they provided to Emily and Scout, and to the staff at University Hospital of Wales for doing everything they could for Emily in the days following the collision’.
Emily’s parents added: ‘The loss of Emily, our only child, is devastating. She meant the absolute world to us, and our lives have been changed forever. Not only have we lost our baby girl, but we mourn the loss of the grandchildren that we will never have.
‘Emily has always been our pride and joy and she achieved so much during her short life. She was an intelligent, kind and caring soul and she touched the lives of so many people both in life and in death. She will never be forgotten.’