A HEARTBROKEN mum who lost her baby and sister in a horror crash has opened up about the tragedy. Karlene Warner, 30, and eight-month-old Zackary Blades were killed instantly in the smash that unfolded on the A1 motorway near Durham on Friday. 2 Eight-month-old Zackary Blades died in a horror smash on Friday Credit: Facebook 2 His aunty Karlene Warner was also killed in the crash in Durham Credit: Facebook The 30-year-old's sister and Zackary's mum Shalorna Warner, 26, is now battling to come to grips with the horror.
The devastated woman had been driving the vehicle when tragedy struck and was raced to hospital with minor injuries. A South Yorkshire man, 38, was arrested at the scene of the smash and will appear in court today. He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article.
The pair's heartbroken family have now paid tribute, saying they "found comfort" in the fact the aunty and nephew "are together". The loved ones described Zackary as a "happy, cheeky boy" who they're devastated never got to grow up. Karlene, a mum of one, was hailed a "bright shining diamond" who had so much to look forward to in life.
The devastated family, along with Zackary's dad Jack Blades, have now paid tribute to the wee boy. Most read in The Sun FORGOTTEN VICTIMS Fears some Celtic Boys Club victims will get zero justice or compensation PARK TRAGEDY Teen, 16, dies after 'stabbing' in Glasgow park as cops release first picture KIDNAP TERROR Man seriou.
