Tributes to 'angel' model killed in road smash as man arrested on drug driving charge

Lousha Liddell was on a motorbike when it collided with a car in London on January 3. She was taken to hospital, but sadly died afterwards. Now, tributes are pouring in for the "angel" model

A woman was killed in a horror motorbike crash in London on January 3, with tributes pouring in for the "beautiful model"

The model and choreographer, Lousha Liddell was riding on a motorbike as a pillion passenger when it collided with a car. The 25-year-old was taken to hospital after the crash, but tragically died. The motorbike rider, a man in his 40s, was also injured in the accident. Police quickly arrested the 22-year-old driver of the car on suspicion of drug driving.

Lousha, also known as Lady-Lousha within the hip-hop community, had attended St David's Catholic College before pursuing her studies at Middlesex University. Tributes are now pouring in for the "angel".

One friend said: "Lousha Liddell from the moment I met you I loved you to bits, followed your journey to university and the amazing accomplishments you've made. I'm heartbroken, heartbroken for your beautiful mum Joanna Stokes and your entire family. I am at a loss you were and will forever be a beautiful soul."

Another friend said: "Rest beautifully Lousha, I’ll miss you and our talks. I still have all your voice notes full of relationship advice. God knows I’ve had them on repeat just to hear your voice. We had made so many plans and never got to do any of them, either you were busy or I was too sick or anxious. I really hope you’re at peace, I’m so proud of you and everything you achieved despite the hurdles."

Another friend said they were "broken" after hearing the news. They said: "Lousha Liddell you were one of the best friends I've ever had, I can not believe this is real I can't believe I'm writing this. I loved you so much, you were so loved and taken way to soon in the middle of you're prime you were one of a kind, there are no words. The world will never be the same, Rest in paradise sister."

Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 1.30am on Wednesday, January 3 to reports of a collision at Garratt Lane. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. At the scene a motorcycle had been in collision with a Honda Civic. A woman who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured.

"She was treated at the scene by medics before being taken to a west London hospital. "The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 40s, was also taken to hospital. His condition is currently unknown. The 22-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested on suspicion of drug driving."