A53 crash: Market Drayton victim named as 17-year-old Georgia Walton
A teenager who died following a crash near Market Drayton has been named by police as Georgia Walton.
The 17-year-old, who lived in the town, was involved in a crash on the A53 on Sunday.
Police were called to the A53 Blore Heath at about 10.35pm after the car Georgia was driving, a red Suzuki Alto, was involved in a collision with a HGV.
Georgia passed away at the scene as a result of her injuries.
David Bradbury, spokesman for Staffordshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are with Georgia's family at this sad and difficult time.
"The family are receiving the appropriate care and support from specially trained officers and have asked for their privacy to be respected whilst they come to terms with their loss."
Following the accident, Market Drayton FC tweeted: "The club is devastated to learn of the death of a 17 year-old local woman on the A53 – just a stones throw from Greenfields.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends. We know the community will pull together to support them at this awful time."
If anyone witnessed the collision or have any information that could help with the investigation, call police on 101 quoting incident 804 of November 26.
