Children pay tribute to mum killed in Wrightington crash

NewsLiverpool NewsLancashireAnita Ashcroft was killed last week15:48, 15 Jul 2026The family of a mum killed in a crash in Wrightington have paid tribute to her. 61-year-old Anita Ashcroft was the passenger in a VW Golf when it crashed with a lorry, shortly after 8am on July 9.‌The driver, a man in his 70s, also died following the collision on Hall Lane. The HGV driver was "understandably shocked", but unhurt and is being treated, Lancashire Police said. They are being treated as a witness in police enquiries.‌Anita's family have paid a loving tribute to her, saying: “It was such a shock to lose Anita. We miss her terribly but know that she is now resting peacefully. Anita was a daughter and a mum who we dearly loved.”‌Each of the family ended the tribute with their own words. Thomas, Anita