A teenager who died after the car she was a passenger in hit a wall has been described by her family as a ‘beautiful princess’.

Charlie Leigh Burgoyne, 17, died at the scene of the crash in Pensnett, Dudley on May 23.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Charlie’s mother said: ‘My family and I are totally shocked and devastated at the loss of our beautiful princess.

‘Charlie was my life; she was beautiful right to her core. She is loved deeply by all of her family and friends. Charlie was a popular girl and there are people out there that truly cared for her.

‘She was only 17 and may have been looked upon as a girl but I know that my daughter was heading to become a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul, such a strong character with a strong head on those shoulders.’

The family are currently being supported by specialist officers as they come to terms with the teen’s death.

Manny Kelay, principal at Thorns Collegiate Academy, where Charlie was a student, said: ‘The loss of a young life is always a tragedy and the academy community feels it deeply.

‘Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with Charlie’s family at this sad time. Charlie was a warm, caring student, who made strong and lasting relationships within the academy.

‘Many staff and students remember her fondly, and she will be much missed.’

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