'MY HEART IS BROKEN' Girl, 16, killed in crash named as ‘beautiful’ Alisha Marie as mum says ‘my body’s numb’ in agonising tribute
A TEEN girl tragically killed in a horror crash has been named.
Alisha Marie Ponter, 16, died when the white Toyota Hilux she was in smashed and overturned in Maidstone, Kent yesterday.
A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in the horror crash and rushed to hospital.
A 17-year-old - who was also taken to hospital with minor injuries - has been arrested on suspicion of causing by death by dangerous driving.
Alisha Marie's dad Luke Ponter told The Sun: "She is just so young. She is so loved and so missed."
And her mum, Cody Marie, wrote a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook, saying: "Please all share. My princess now the most beautifuliest angel in the sky.“Oh Alisha my heart’s hurting. I’m praying I wake up and it’s the biggest dream ever but sadly no, I’ll never see your beautiful face again after we’ve laid u to rest.”
She also added in another post: “Oh baby girl, what we would give to hold u one last time.
“Time is so precious as proven u was taken from us far to early u had your whole life ahead of u.
“F*** princess it hurts we don’t know what to do such a short time on earth but u impacted so many!!!!“My body’s numb and my hearts’ broken love u forever baby girl xxxxxxxxxxx.
“24/02/2024 the day our hearts were broken and my precious girl was taken.”
Another relative Aaron also took to the social media page to pay is own tribute.
He wrote: "My beautiful girl, Aaron will love u forever shine bright till we meet again."
Alisha's aunt Kellie Ponter has also paid tribute, saying on Facebook: "My beautiful niece grew her wings last night.
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Enquiries are being led by Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) and officers are urging drivers with dashcam to check for any important footage.
They also want to speak to anyone who saw collision, or the Toyota in the moments leading up to it.
Anyone with information should contact SCIU on 01622 798538, quoting reference RY/HG/021/24.
You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk Footage can be submitted using their online portal.
"Alisha Marie we love you soo much. You were amazing my girl! You shine bright and don’t let anyone take your sparkle.
"You are one in a million. Nanna and Auntie Bella will love you forever.
"You have left the biggest hole in our hearts.
"Life will never be the same. I’ll give anything to give you one last tickle of your arm! We love you baby girl."
Natalie Hixon, another aunt, has also paid tribute to the teenager, writing: "24.02.2024 A day as a family we will never forget.
"Alisha Marie such a beautiful girl with so much kindness and love for her family. She was bold she was brave and she was loved so much
"Niece cousin friend. Our adventures will be treasured."
"Love u beautiful u sleep tight angel."Kent Police has appealed for witnesses or for anyone with dashcam footage from the time of the smash.
No other vehicles were involved.
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