Teenager killed in New Addington car crash named by friends as Caylah Stevens
By Nikki Jarvis
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TRAGIC: Caylah Stevens who was killed in a car crash this morning
THE 17-year-old girl killed in a car crash in the early hours of this morning (Saturday) has been named by friends as Caylah Stevens.
The car she was in crashed into a telegraph pole at 3.15am in Overbury Crescent, New Addington.
The teenager, who is believed to be a former pupil of Charles Darwin School, in Biggin Hill, died at the scene.
Another passenger and the driver, both female, were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
The driver has since been arrested.
Friends have been paying tribute to Caylah this morning on Facebook.
Jodie Wray wrote "Rest in peace, angel" adding that Caylah was a lovely girl who was always smiling.
Charlotte Lee wrote: "R.I.P babes. Can't believe you have gone, still can't get over it. I'm going to miss you so much. You were like a sister to me, why did they have to take you so young?"
And Nicola Wheadon added: "I only heard this morning when I woke up, I can't actually believe you are gone.
"I was only talking to you the day before.
"I remember you from all the way in primary school, when we were in Year 1. I will never forget you. Rest in peace."
Police have appealed for information about the crash.
A police spokesman said: "Officers were called at 3:15am to reports of a car in collision with a telegraph pole.
"Police and London Ambulance Service attended and a 17-year old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.
"The driver and another passenger, both females, have been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"The driver has been arrested in connection with the incident.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Collision Investigation Unit at Catford Traffic Garage on 020 8285 1574."
*Did you know Caylah? If so leave a tribute below or by writing to newsdesk@croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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by watsup1, croydon
Monday, September 20 2010, 3:58PM
“made me giggle!”
by ..., ....
Thursday, September 09 2010, 8:02PM
“Dave the donut , dodgy , daft , dimwit , diddle piddle poo face tw*t , whose not even remotely funny”
by sultan of swing, croydon
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 4:00PM
“Divvy Dave,exactly what pleasure do you get out of your dumb coments.I'll let you into a secret your not really that funny.Now put your dunces hat on and go sit in the corner.Fool”
by Dave, Croydon
Monday, September 06 2010, 8:03PM
“Yeah but the flowers brighten the place up don't they”
by LR, Croydon
Monday, September 06 2010, 5:51PM
“This is so sad. I've been passed where this accident occurred and seen the many tributes. Whatever happened no-one should lose their lives like this. My thoughts are with the family and friend at this difficult time.”
by watsup1, croydon
Monday, September 06 2010, 5:42AM
“by the way im a her not a him!”
by watsup1, croydon
Monday, September 06 2010, 5:37AM
“no her mum aint called dave ,there are people putting fake profiles on facebook a lot of nasty comments been said about her in fact ive never seen so many negitive comments,”
by misterkipling, croydon
Sunday, September 05 2010, 11:44PM
“Her mum was called Dave ?
Facebook page lists Ma5stubating in public as a hobby of hers, nice”
by watsup1, croydon
Sunday, September 05 2010, 10:12PM
“it was the drivers mothers car!”
by misterkipling, Croydon
Saturday, September 04 2010, 6:03PM
“He is right, Facebook has all that on it under her name”