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Isabelle, aged 27, was hit by a car as she walked along a main road on the island of Anglesey, near a campsite where her partner was looking after their baby daughter.

After hearing the crash Stephen Wood, aged 30, rushed to the scene, where two local doctors and an ex-RAF medic tried in vain to revive Isabelle.

The accident happened at 8.40am on Saturday when a VW Polo and a Mercedes were in collision near the village of Brynsiencyn.

Ms Durin, from Union Street, Congleton, was struck by one of the cars, and her dogs were killed instantly.

She worked in the offices at Airbags International in Congleton, and was certified dead at the scene.

Mr Wood is a computer operator at Dale Cutting Formes in Congleton, and his father Mick said the family were 'totally devastated' by the tragedy.

"Stephen heard the accident, and was one of the first people on the scene," he said.

"It will live with him for the rest of his life.

"Isabelle was the most devoted and caring partner and mother one could wish for, and a lovely, vibrant, beautiful young woman.

"Words can't express how much we miss her, and what devastation her untimely departure has had on the family."

The couple and their five-month-old daughter Lucia had arrived at Fron caravan park and campsite on Friday night.

Ms Durin's parents live in Cannes on the French Riviera, and have made arrangements to fly to Britain.

Sheena McCaigue, personnel officer at Airbags, said the news of Isabelle's death had left staff 'numb with shock".

"Our hearts go out to Steve and her family at this sad time," she said.

"Isabelle was a devoted mother to her wonderful daughter, and will be very much missed by everyone who knew her at Airbags."

Ms Durin joined the company in 1996, three years after moving to England from France.

"She made an immediate impression as someone who enjoyed life to the full, and everyone who came into contact with her took an immediate liking to her," added Sheena.

"She brought her smile and happiness to all who met her."

Brian Armstrong, general manager at Dale Cutting Formes, said everyone at the firm was 'extremely shocked' by the news of Isabelle's death.

"This is a very close company, more like a family, and the tragedy has affected everyone," he said.

Ex-RAF medic John Richardson was one of those who rushed to help the young mother.

"I heard the bang - it shook the house and my wife screamed," he said.

"There was a nurse in one of the cars. She gave mouth to mouth, and I also tried to give help with resuscitation."

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