Family pay touching tribute to ‘caring’ 78-year-old killed after car smashed into her home

Published on July 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM

A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to a “caring, sharing, and stunning” mum who was killed in a tragic crash.

Barbara Howard died in hospital after a Jaguar car ploughed into her property, in , shortly before 5pm on July 17.

House involved in a fatal car accident.
A Jaguar ploughed into the Coventry property on July 17
Photo of Barbara Howard.
Barbara Howard tragically died in hospital

The had been involved in a smash with a Volkswagen van at the junction of Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane.

It is understood the vehicle then swerved off the road and hit Barbara’s house.

The 78-year-old was inside at the time, and rushed to hospital where she died a short time later.

In a statement, Barbara’s heartbroken family said: “Caring, sharing, glamorous, and stunning, someone who loved life.

“Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way.

“We love her to the moon and back.”

A spokesperson for Midlands Police said: “Our investigation into the collision is continuing, and the drivers of both vehicles involved were spoken to at the scene.

“We are urging anyone with information or footage to get in touch with us.

“We would especially like to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam video from around the area at the time, as we look to establish exactly what happened.

“If you can help our investigation, please call 101 quoting Log 4184 of 17 July.

“You can also [email protected].”

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