A young mum has been left heartbroken after her eight-month-old baby and sister were killed in a horror crash in the North-east. Tot Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner, a mum herself, were travelling in a Peugeot 308 on the A1(M), between Chester-le-Street and Durham, when they were struck by an Audi Q5 at 3.15am on May 31.
The pair sustained fatal injuries and tragically died at the scene on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M). A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the collision. He has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Zackary’s mam, Shalorna Warner, was driving the vehicle at the time. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Today, she and his father, Jack Blades, paid tribute to their son, stating: “We miss you so much and will for the rest of our lives – you are loved beyond measure.” In a heartbreaking tribute they said: “We are absolutely heartbroken to announce the tragic death of our beautiful son, Zackary. We only had you in our arms for eight months but in that time, you brought us so much happiness to all our lives.
We had so many amazing memories together as a family that will never ever be forgotten; thank you for giving us the best Christmas and holiday together in that time. “You started crawling from such an early stage, you absolutely loved y.
