A man has been charged in connection with an M4 crash that killed a mother and daughter. The multi-vehicle collision took place between Chippenham junction 17 and junction 18 for Bath on October 20 last year.
It resulted in the deaths of 61-year-old Cheryl Woods and her 40-year-old daughter Sarha Smith both from Caerphilly in Wales. Firas Zeineddine, a 45-year-old man from Keynsham, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He will appear at court in a later date.
Last year, the women were described as devoted mothers and grandmothers in a tribute issued by their family. It said: “Cheryl Woods, cherished by those in her life, fulfilled the roles of a loving mother, doting grandmother, cherished sister, and a dear friend.
“Her selflessness was a defining trait, consistently prioritising her family’s well-being over her own, and she took immense pride in her Welsh heritage while nurturing a deep love for nature. Sarha Smith, in the footsteps of her mother, unselfishly devoted herself to her family’s needs ahead of her own.
“She was not only a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, but her absence leaves a void for those who relied on her radiant presence. Her legacy lives on through her six daughters, who will forever hold her memory close and strive to honour her with their efforts.”