TRIBUTES have been paid to the victims of the tragic accident on the A38 at Landrake which claimed three lives.

Police yesterday formally named those who lost their lives in the accident on July 9.

They were Laura Hopes, 32 and her son Alfie, six, from Latchbrook, Saltash and Anthony Woodman, 53 of Stonehouse in Plymouth.

In a statement the Hopes family said: ‘The family of Laura and Alfie wish to pay tribute to them following the devastating accident.

‘Laura, loving wife of local builder Lee Hopes, and mum to Alfie and Tommy, aged four, were driving from their home in Latchbrook to visit family in Looe, when the accident happened just after Landrake.

‘Tommy, who was also in the car, is in the Intensive Care Unit at Bristol Children’s Hospital, with his family at his side.

‘It is expected that he will make a full recovery over time.

‘Lee and his family have been left devastated by the loss of Laura and Alfie, who were loved deeply by a very close family and large circle of close friends.

‘Lee and Laura were childhood sweethearts originally from Landrake and moved to Saltash when Alfie and Tommy were born.

‘Alfie, a keen footballer, played for Saltash United, where his Dad Lee was the coach.

‘He loved Liverpool Football Club and was rarely seen without a football kit on and a ball at his feet.

‘He enjoyed school at Burraton Primary and was popular, happy and full of character. He loved his brother, his family and dog George.

‘Laura had recently started work at Tamar Fresh, Saltash and was a loving, kind and devoted mum to her boys. Laura, who lost her mum a year ago, leaves behind her sister Emma following this tragic accident.

‘The family wish to thank the emergency services who have been incredible and will continue to support the family through this heart breaking time. ‘They would like to sincerely thank everyone who tried to help at the scene and the Police Liaison Officers who are helping the family to come to terms with this life-changing incident.’

Tony Woodman, 53, was also killed in the collision after being struck by a vehicle.

His family have said: ‘Tony Woodman, such a loving and caring son, amazing brother to Teresa and Wayne, awesome dad to Simon and Grandad to Alfie, Archie and Freddy. Brilliant uncle to his nephews and nieces.

‘Best friend to Andy and friend to Adrian and more. You are going to be deeply missed by us and all that knew you. God bless Tony, now in heaven with dad. Love you always, your loving mum and family. Gone but never forgotten xxx.’

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them via [email protected] or by phone on 101, quoting log number 478 of 09/07/17.