The family of a Swindon woman who died in a motorbike crash have said “she was taken from us far too soon”.

Shelby Smith, 28, died in a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury on Wednesday, 31 July.

She was riding her Kawasaki ZR motorcycle at the time of the collision shortly after 5.30pm close to Long Newnton.

Her family have decided to pay tribute to the daughter, sister and fiancee they describe as “full to the brim with dreams”.(Image: Gloucestershire Police)

Her family said: “Shelby was tragically taken from us aged just 28.

“She was a daughter, sister, granddaughter, fiancée and friend and was vibrant, full of life and love and laughter.

“Shelby was fiercely protective of her loved ones and full to the brim with dreams for continued adventures and travelling.

“She had a smile that could light up even the darkest of nights and laughter that was so incredibly infectious that you couldn’t help but laugh with her. (Image: Gloucestershire Police)

“Her independence and bravery in everything she did and still wanted to achieve will live on through those who were closest to her. 

“She was taken from us far too soon and will be missed immensely, thought of daily and loved always.

“We would like to thank all who have said kind words of support and placed flowers in memoriam.

“We ask that our family and those who were closest to Shelby are given the privacy and respect to process the immeasurable grief we are feeling in the loss of a loved one brighter than the sun."