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“You were the best mom any son could have asked for”; Plymouth woman killed in highway crash being remembered
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A Plymouth woman killed in a highway crash on Friday is being remembered.
According to Massachusetts State Police, shortly before 7:00 p.m., troopers from the State Police Bourne Barracks responded to a multiple-car, fatal crash at the base of the Sagamore Bridge on Route 6 west.
Preliminary information indicates that 19-year-old Paul Myers of Plymouth was driving in the left lane when he attempted to pass a vehicle in front of him illegally by shifting into the right lane. While attempting to change lanes, Myersβ vehicle did not have enough clearance and crashed into a Toyota Corolla already traveling in the right lane. As a result of the contact, the Toyota Corolla hit the curb and spun across the median and crashed into a car traveling in the opposite direction.
The head on collision resulted in the death of a 79-year-old woman, Martha Sheldon of Plymouth, who was the passenger of the Toyota Corolla, as well as serious injuries to the 83-year-old, male operator of the same vehicle, which is Martha’s husband, Brian.Β
Following the crash, Myers was taken into custody for suspected operating under the influence (drugs).
Sheldon’s son offered a touching tribute to his mother.
“To the best Mom in the world. I will miss you so much mom. I loved you with all my heart and I hope to see you on the other side. I cannot believe that my mom died tonight in a car accident. It is so sad and devastating that you were taken from us in a second. I cannot put into words how much I loved you. I will miss you with all my heart, and you were the best mom any son could have asked for. Loving, caring, thoughtful, and the best cook in the world. Also, just the nicest lady with the most honest heart and pure soul. God bless you mom. I love you so much and I will miss you so much. By the grace of God her husband Brian is still with us. I love you mom. I know you are reading this, and I will see you again when itβs my time.”
The crash remains under investigation.
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Paula Colp
August 10, 2024 at 4:55 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and bring you peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Paula Colp
Sharon Anderson
August 10, 2024 at 6:05 pm
Iβm so very sorry for your loss. May she RIP. Prayers for her husband.
Trinka Trubia
August 10, 2024 at 6:29 pm
Iβm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother β€οΈ
Sharon Moses
August 10, 2024 at 6:33 pm
Prayers for family and healing for her husband
Cheryl Audunson
August 10, 2024 at 6:44 pm
Sending heartfelt sympathy, hugs, condolences π prayers for your Mom’s husband Brian, prayers for you and your family. Tragi so many lives changed because of bad decisions. Continued prayers π
Bonnie Milloy
August 10, 2024 at 6:56 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Bonnie
Vicki Schneider
August 10, 2024 at 7:29 pm
Vicki
Vicki Schneider
August 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Amen
Melissa Blevins
August 10, 2024 at 7:07 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Sending love and healing. β€οΈβ€οΈππ
Kaycee
August 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Our heartfelt condolences, prayers and thoughts to you, your Dad, family and friends on the sudden passing of your Mother & Wife.ππ»βοΈβ€οΈ We are lifting your father up in prayers that he may be healed fully by the Grace of God.ππ»βοΈ
Cheryl Jensen
August 10, 2024 at 7:40 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, may she rest in peace.
Denise Gannon
August 10, 2024 at 7:58 pm
The ties of friendship and affection that we knit together in life do not unravel in death. A very tragic end to a beautiful woman; her son’s tribute tells us so. Heartfelt condolences to her husband and son and all who knew her.
David Warren
August 10, 2024 at 8:22 pm
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Rebecca Lipton
August 10, 2024 at 8:27 pm
Itβs so unfair to lose your Mom like this so suddenly!
My prayers are with you and your family and her husband!
Iβm so sorry your heart is broken.
Kelly Sanford
August 10, 2024 at 10:02 pm
Iβm heart broken. My deepest Sympathies to your family.
Elaine L
August 10, 2024 at 10:30 pm
No family deserves this, my heart just breaks for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. π’
MICHAEL BRUCE BRENNEN
August 11, 2024 at 2:32 am
I am very sorry for your loss and may you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless You All!
Leslie Kessell
August 11, 2024 at 8:29 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. May God bless you and help you through this horrible tragedy. Blessings to all involved. ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
Joseph
August 11, 2024 at 8:36 am
Heaven received a angel on Friday night. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to your father and you and your family. Sending hugs and prayers of strength during this difficult time to everyone who crossed her life journey on earth. May she rest in Heavenly Peace. And send special prayers to your dad may he recover from injures and find pace in wonderful memories of his wife. Amen Amen Amen
Priscilla Leonard
August 11, 2024 at 11:56 am
Praying for this family, on this Sunday Morning. My heart goes out to all of you!πππΉπππ’
Wendy Lewandowski
August 11, 2024 at 12:03 pm
So very sorry for your loss may God surround you and your family in his Love keeping you in prayer ππ
beverly antone
August 11, 2024 at 12:23 pm
SO very sorry I donβt know you but my condolences for you and your family this is so very sad β₯οΈ
Pamela Pelletier
August 11, 2024 at 6:26 pm
What a horrible and senseless way to loose a loved one. You and your family members are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry
Rose Moore
August 11, 2024 at 7:43 pm
This so sad, may your mom rest in peace god bless you & your family.β€οΈππΎβ€οΈ