Family pays tribute to 19-year-old who died in Suffolk crash

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 20:22 · Archive

Amelia Miller, 19, from Stowmarket, died in a collision on Debenham Road, Little Stonham, on 18 October, along with another teenager.

Amelia Miller, 19, from Stowmarket, died following a collision on Debenham Road, Little Stonham, on 18 October. The crash involved a red Peugeot 107 and a silver Volkswagen Passat. A second teenager also died in the collision. The male passenger in Miller's vehicle died at the scene; Miller was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where she later died. The occupants of the Volkswagen suffered minor injuries.

Emergency services including police, paramedics, fire crews and an air ambulance attended the scene after the crash was reported to police by the East of England ambulance service at 10.15am.

Miller's family, including Chris, Jo and Issac, paid tribute to her through Suffolk Constabulary. They described her as a 'daughter, sister, aunty and cousin' who was 'so full of life and energy, a truly special person'. They said she was a keen dancer before becoming a photographer, and loved heavy metal and rock music as well as 'the occasional farming song'.

The family noted that while she struggled with the school environment, she left with 'fantastic grades' and 'really blossomed around adults in the workplace environment with her sharp mind and wit'. They highlighted her passion for motorcycles, saying she used to ride her 125cc bike looking for photo opportunities, often photographing bikes or animals such as goats.

The family stated that 'Amelia left an impression with everyone she met'. Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision.

How it is being reported

• Tributes paid to 'special' teen who died in crashAmelia Miller, 19, is remembered by her family as being "full of life and energy".BBC Suffolk · 29 Oct, 14:21
• Family pay tribute to ‘truly special’ 19-year-old who died in crashThe family of Stowmarket teenager Amelia Miller have paid tribute to the 19-year-old following a fatal crash in Little Stonham.East Anglian Daily Times · 29 Oct, 13:53
• Family pay tribute to ‘truly special’ 19-year-old who died in crashThe family of Stowmarket teenager Amelia Miller have paid tribute to the 19-year-old following a fatal crash in Little Stonham.Ipswich Star · 29 Oct, 13:32

In this story: Amelia Miller · Stowmarket · Little Stonham · Debenham Road · Addenbrooke's Hospital · Suffolk Constabulary · East of England ambulance service

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