Grandmother who died in Much Wenlock crash was in county to visit family
An inquest has been opened into the death of a grandmother who died in a road smash in Shropshire.
Julia Joy Walters, aged 76, was driving on the A458 adjacent to Bridgnorth Road in Much Wenlock on Sunday, July 10, when she was involved in a crash.
A hearing at Shirehall in Shrewsbury was told Mrs Walters, from Salisbury, was in the area to visit family when the blue Honda Jazz she was driving collided with a brown Skoda Octavia.
Efforts were made to save her, but Mrs Walters died at the scene.
John Ellery, senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, adjourned the inquest until November 1.
After she died, Mrs Walters' family said in a joint statement: "We would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this difficult time.
"In particular, the emergency services, the people who helped at the scene and the fantastic support from the police.
"Julia was an incredibly special person.
"She was loved so much by her late husband, children and grandchildren and everyone who knew her.
"She has left us with a lifetime of beautiful, happy memories."
