Criminology graduate, 22, killed weeks before detective training

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 22:57 · Archive

Erin Bennett, 22, died in a three-vehicle crash on the A1 near Felton in Northumbria on Sunday, just weeks before she was due to begin training as a detective with Northumbria Police. The criminology and psychology graduate had recently secured her 'dream job' with the force. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 12.15pm. Northumbria Police have launched an investigation and appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Her family said in a statement: 'Erin Bennett was the most amazing beautiful woman and our whole world has been shattered beyond belief.' They described her as 'the most caring, thoughtful, wonderful woman' who was excited about her future. Her boyfriend Craig paid tribute, saying: 'Erin you are the most beautiful, amazing and loveable girlfriend in the world. You lit up the room anytime you walked in with your beautiful smile and your charm. You were the light of my life, and I will always hold you in my heart.'

How it is being reported

• Graduate, 22, who had just landed her dream job to train towards becoming a detective is killed in crashErin Bennett, described by family as 'caring, thoughtful, and wonderful', was killed following the collision in Northumbria on Sunday.Daily Mail · 21 Oct, 22:34
• 'Beautiful’ woman, 22, killed in A1 crash weeks before starting dream detective jobErin Bennett, 22, was killed in a crash on the A1 in Northumberland just weeks before she was due to begin training as a detective with Northumbria Police.The Mirror · 21 Oct, 17:55

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