A 27-year-old woman killed in a crash on Christmas Eve was "an angel" her family has said in a tribute.
Dancer Aliesha James, from Nottingham, died after the collision on the northbound carriageway of the M1, just before junction 12 in Bedfordshire, at about 11.15pm.
A family statement said: "Aliesha was a daughter, sister, niece and friend and she is well loved by everyone who met her.
"She was wonderful and kind, and she truly touched so many with her sweet nature and loving soul.
"Her passion was dancing and she trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Her passion took her all over the world, seeing her perform in the Moulin Rouge and in various fashion shows.
"She was someone everyone wanted to be around, and everyone loved spending time with her. She will be deeply missed by all.
"Heaven has gained someone who was already an angel."
Bedfordshire Police have appealed for information from witnesses of the crash, including dashcam footage from any drivers who were in the area at the time.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or visit Bedfordshire Police's online reporting centre, quoting Operation Granborough.
