'Fly high beautiful girl' - tributes paid to teenager Alisha Webster who tragically died following crash in Sunderland

Tributes have been paid to a teenage girl who tragically died following collision on a major Sunderland road.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 27th Feb 2020, 19:38 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2020, 10:54 BST
The emergency services on the scene of the collision.The emergency services on the scene of the collision.
The emergency services on the scene of the collision.

Fifteen-year-old Alisha Webster sadly died as a result of the injuries she sustained following the crash on Wessington Way which happened shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday, February 19.

The road was closed off until after midnight that day as inquiries were launched into the crash, which happened while she was on foot and involved a car.

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She was airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary by the Great North Air Ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Today, Northumbria Police has confirmed that Alisha died as a result of those injuries on Tuesday, February 25.

Her family have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers at this time.

Tributes have poured in for the much-loved teenager from Echo readers who have said their thoughts are with her family.

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Marie Pentland said: “So sad condolences to her family. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel may she rest in peace.”

Jean Briggs commented: “So sad and so young. RIP. You are with the angels now. Thinking of all her family at this tragic time.”

Dione Clark wrote: “Sleep soundly Alisha, thinking of your family at this heart wrenching time RIP.”

Cath Brown said: “So heartbreaking, thinking of the family. Fly high beautiful girl.”

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Margy Palmer commented: “RIP dear girl. To young to go from this world, hearts go out to her family."

Melissa Pink said: “Heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. RIP.”

Elaine Patterson wrote: “Tragic news, thinking of all the family at this sad time.”

Claire Jacob Ratton said: “Devastating news.”

Andrew Stuart Neil said: “Rest in peace, so very sad.”

Pat Robson commented: “So sad. RIP angel, thinking of your poor family and friends at this tragic time.”

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Police have said they committed to finding out the circumstances surrounding the incident and an investigation is ongoing to determine events directly before the collision happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 770 19/02/20 or by emailing the officer in charge at [email protected].

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