A WOMAN who was left heartbroken after her husband and daughter died in a car crash is gearing up to run the Bath Half Marathon in their memory.

Philip Butler, 61, and Jennifer Jones, 28, both died at the scene when the Ford Mustang they were in collided with a Morrisons delivery lorry on the A36 between Crockerton and Heytesbury on July 13, 2015.

Their husband and mum, Sue Jones, has dusted off her running shoes and is set to run the Bath Half on March 12 to raise money for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

“I went to visit Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s base in December and met the crew who attended the scene of the crash on that fateful day,” said the 62-year-old, from Chapmanslade.

“I was told about the work they do and was really surprised to learn that they are solely funded by charitable donations. They informed me that people run the Bath Half Marathon for them so I signed up there and then.

“They said they set runners a target of £200 but I decided to try and raise £1,000 instead, as the work they carry out is so vital.

“This is a great opportunity to put some time and energy into something tangible and to carry on Phil and Jenny’s legacy, as well as raising money for a brilliant cause.”

Mr Butler had been a vice-principal at Wiltshire College and Miss Jones was a tutor at Fairfield Farm College in Dilton Marsh.

Mrs Jones, who was a keen runner before the accident and ran the London Marathon in 2008, did not have the strength to run after the crash but became inspired to get going again after visiting the air ambulance’s headquarters in Devizes.

She added: “The first run since the accident I did through the village early in December was very emotional and very hard going.

“Jenny and Phil were great runners and I have found it very tough running without a running partner, as they really spur you on.

“There have been some very wet and cold days which have been pretty treacherous to train in but I remind myself why I’m doing it and it becomes a lot easier.

“I’m looking forward to meeting fellow runners on the day and hearing their individual stories.”

Mrs Jones has so far raised £760 of her £1,000 target. To donate, visit http://www.justgiving.com/susan-jones42