'Lovely, happy' mum-of-four killed instantly when fence post pierced side of car after she lost control on motorway
direct to your inboxA mum-of-four was killed instantly when a fence post pierced the side of her car after she lost control on the motorway, an inquest heard.Antonia Marie Shepherd, known to friends and family as Toni, was driving southbound on the M61 near Adlington, Lancashire, when the fatal crash happened at 1pm on June 28 last year.After the 38-year-old’s death, her family issued a tribute and described her as a 'ray of light'.Ms Shepherd was from Lostock Hall, in Lancsshire.In a statement her loved ones said: "Toni was a much loved daughter, sister, partner and friend but her most important role in life was as a wonderful mum to her four children."Toni was a ray of light in the lives of all who knew her and she was so kind hearted and