A shop owner died as a result of an accident after the motorbike she was on veered across the road and collided head-on with a car.

Westcliff shop owner Kellie Dowles, 41, died after the BMW bike being ridden by her husband Andrew collided with a car on the outskirts of Braintree, shortly after 4pm on Sunday, April 30, last year.

She was flown to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, but sadly died on May 1.

Her husband Andrew also suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.

He survived the crash and was discharged days later to recover at home.

An inquest into the death of Mrs Dowles ruled that the cause was accidental.

A spokesman for the coroner’s office said: “Kellie Dowles, of Chelmsford, died at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, due to multiple injuries and haemorrhage following a road traffic collision.”

There were no alcohol or drugs within the systems of either Mr and Mrs Dowles and it was determined that the motorcycle lost control on the bend purely because of a misjudgement or a lack of concentration.

In a joint statement released after her death, her family said: “Kellie was a dearly loved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to everyone that knew her.

“Kellie worked as a florist and also ran a café with her husband.

“Alongside her floristry, Kellie enjoyed spending time and travelling with her family. Kellie was also an animal lover with a particular fondness towards dogs.

“All the family members and friends greatly miss Kellie very much.”

Mrs Dowles ran the Gift Hamper and the Flower Hamper shops in Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff, as well as the Munch Box cafe with her husband.

Immediately after her death, flowers and cards were left outside the shops.

One of the cards outside The Munch Box described her as “beautiful inside and out”.

Mrs Dowles was well known on the precinct of shops where she worked, with many store owners expressing sadness at the news of her death after it happened. Sascha Cox, who runs Furry Dog Mothers, next door to the Munch Box, said Kellie is greatly missed.