Family tribute to 22-year-old killed in A1 crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 17:08 · Archive

Erin Bennett, 22, died in a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton in Northumberland on Sunday shortly after 12.15pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family described her as 'the most amazing, beautiful woman' whose smile 'lit up the room'. They said she was 'a big sister and daughter' but also 'our best friend'. Her boyfriend Craig said she was 'the light of my life'.

Bennett had recently secured her 'dream job' with Northumbria Police and was preparing to train as a detective after graduating with a degree in criminology and psychology. Her family thanked those who stopped to help at the scene and the emergency services.

Northumbria Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the collision. The force has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the A1 around the time of the collision to contact them via its website, social media channels or by calling 101.

How it is being reported

• Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' woman, aged 22, who died in collision on A1 in NorthumberlandThe family of a woman who sadly died after a collision on the A1 in Northumberland have paid a heartfelt tribute to her.Northumberland Gazette · 21 Oct, 16:43
• Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' 22-year-old killed in A1 crashThe family of a 22-year-old woman who died in a collision on the A1 in Northumberland have paid tribute to their "caring, thoughtful and wonderful" daughter.Hexham Courant · 21 Oct, 16:35

In this story: Erin Bennett · Craig · Northumbria Police · A1 · Felton · Northumberland

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