The family of a 15-year-old girl who died in a crash have paid tribute to their "beloved" daughter, saying: "Your beautiful face is everywhere we turn."
Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van on Shincliffe Lane near Shincliffe in County Durham at around 5.30pm on Thursday, September 24.
Despite the efforts of members of the public and emergency services, Charlie was pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger in the Fiat was taken to University Hospital North Durham for treatment, while both drivers sustained minor injuries.
Family's tribute
Charlie's family described the "massive void" left in their lives following her death. They said: "Words can’t describe how broken we are. 15 years is only a short lifetime in which to fulfil your dreams and conquer the world."
"Charlie was our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, niece, granddaughter, cousin and friend. Your beautiful face is everywhere we turn. We keep hoping you will just pop round the corner with one of your favourite sayings or your contagious laugh, singing and dancing, playing Fortnite, making us laugh with the biggest smile on your face."
"We can never fill the massive void you have left in our lives, but we take so much comfort in the precious memories you have left for us to treasure."
Thanks and appeal
The family added: "We would like to thank everybody who cared for Charlie and for their efforts to save her life. The actions of the emergency services and members of the public have not gone unnoticed. Charlie will be loved forever."
Durham Constabulary has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage of the vehicles involved, to contact its Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting incident number 402 of September 24.
