Woman, 24, killed in crash had 'beautiful spirit'
Family handoutThe family of a 24-year-old woman killed in a head-on crash on a dual carriageway has said she had a "beautiful spirit".
Taylor Jenkins, 24, from Edinburgh, was killed when the white BMW she was a passenger in collided with another car while it was heading south on the northbound carriageway of the A19 near Sunderland.
Northumbria Police said it had been pursuing a BMW which had failed to stop at about 02:55 GMT on Sunday.
Kane Farragher, 24, from Birkenhead, Merseyside, appeared in court in connection with the crash. The police watchdog has begun an investigation into the circumstances.
In a statement, Jenkins' family said: "Taylor was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can ever express.
"Her kindness, laughter, and beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and her memory will live on in all of us."
The BMW collided with a VW Sharan and the driver required hospital treatment, but his injuries were not serious.
Farragher appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving while disqualified and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Another passenger of the BMW, in his 20s, remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Northumbria Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the crash.
