Kangy Angy: Chloe Richards, 23, has died after her car hit a tree in M1 tragedy

A young woman who died after her car left the M1 motorway and hit a tree has been identified. It comes as her family launch a fundraiser to cover her funeral expenses.

The family of a young woman who tragically died after her car left the freeway and collided with a tree at the weekend has launched a fundraiser to keep the memory of their “beautiful girl” alive.

Emergency services were called to the M1 motorway at Kangy Angy about 6.35pm on Sunday, after a northbound Hyundai sedan left the roadway, drove onto the median strip and hit a tree.

A young woman killed in a crash on the M1 at Kangy Angy on Sunday has been identified as Chloe Richards, 23, of Lisarow. Picture: Facebook

An off-duty nurse and Tuggerah Lakes police officer provided first aid to the 23-year-old female driver — and sole occupant — until paramedics arrived and she was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.

Tuggerah Lakes Police was advised on Monday the woman died in hospital earlier today.

It comes as her cousin Mikayla Richards has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for Chloe Richards.

Ms Richards posted a picture of herself after buying a new Hyundai sedan in 2020. Picture: Facebook

“This GoFundMe will help provide for the funeral and keep the memories alive for our beautiful girl,” Mikayla Richards posted.

“It would be so appreciated if we can try to reach our goal so Chloe can rest easy.”

The fundraiser has a goal of $15,000 and within just a few hours of being launched already had more than $3600 pledged.

Inquiries are underway into the cause of the crash and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

To donate to the fundraiser click here.