- Alisha Marie Hobman died following the crash on the A429 on Saturday evening
The heartbroken parts of a 16-year-old schoolgirl who was killed in a Saturday night horror crash have paid tribute to their ‘beautiful angel’, just hours after the teenager driver was arrested.
Alisha Marie Hobman died yesterday after a white Toyota smashed into a barrier and overturned on the A429 in Maidstone, Kent, at around 6.45pm. The fatal smash saw a 15-year-old boy rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries, but was later arrested on suspicion of causing by death by dangerous driving and taken into custody, Kent Police said.
Paying tribute a heartbreaking tribute to her teenage daughter, Alisha’s mother Cody Marie Hobman wrote on social media: ‘My princess now the most beautifuliest angel in the sky.
‘Oh Alisha my heart’s hurting. I’m praying I wake up and it’s the biggest dream ever but sadly no, I’ll never see your beautiful face again after we’ve laid u to rest.’
In another post, Ms Hobman wrote: ‘Oh baby girl what we would give to hold u one last time. Time is show precious as you have prove and you were taken from us far to early. You had our whole life ahead of you.’
‘It hurts, we don’t know what to do. Such a short time on earth but you impacted so many. My body’s numb and my heart’s broken. Love you forever baby girl,’ she added.
Alisha Marie’s father Luke Ponter told The Sun: ‘She is just so young. She is so loved and so missed.’
Kent Police said the crash when a white Toyota Hilux hit a road barrier and over turned. The vehicle had been travelling in the direction of Sittingbourne and collided with the barrier near the junction for Church Hill.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Her aunt Kellie Ponter added: ‘My beautiful niece grew her wings last night. Alisha Marie we love you soo much. You were amazing my girl! You shine bright and don’t let anyone take your sparkle.
‘You are one in a million. Nanna and Auntie Bella will love you forever. You have left the biggest hole in our hearts. Life will never be the same. I’ll give anything to give you one last tickle of your arm! We love you baby girl.’
Another aunt, Natalie Hixon said: ‘Alisha Marie was such a beautiful girl with so much kindness and love for her family. She was bold, she was brave and she was loved so much.
‘Niece, cousin, friend. Our adventures will be treasured. Love you ad sleep tight angel.’
Inquiries are being led by the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) and officers are urging drivers with dashcam to check for any important footage.
They also want to speak to anyone who saw the collision or the Toyota in the moments leading up to it.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact SCIU on 01622 798 538, quoting reference RY/HG/021/24, or to email [email protected].
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