Teen girl, 18, killed in horror crash as devastated friends pay tribute to 'kind angel' | The Sun

TRIBUTES have poured in for a teen girl who died after her car crashed into a pub in a horror smash.

Lucy Billingham, 18, tragically died after her Ford Fiesta careered into the Old Gate Inn on the A2050 near Canterbury, Kent at around 4.20am on Saturday.

Flowers have been left at the scene, while tributes have been posted online by friends and family.

One pal wrote: "Lucy was taken too soon from this world.

"A kind angel, I will always remember you and the good times."

The teen's uncle authored a touching farewell, saying: "My lovely niece passed away yesterday in a car crash in Canterbury. She was only 18.

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"I haven't had much sleep since this has happened.

"Rest in peace Lucy, we will all miss you."

Meanwhile, one of Lucy's cousins wrote: "I cannot begin to say about the life we lost and how this has affected her family and friends."

This was accompanied by a picture of the flowers at the site of the crash.

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Hundreds of commenters offered condolences and prayers to the family.

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Four other passengers were rushed to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Officers from Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward."

Anyone with information can call the SCIU appeals line on 01622 798 538 and quote reference RY/LB/132/22.

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