Boy, 13, killed after 'car struck three teens on bikes and scooter'

by · Mail Online

The 'utterly devastated' family of a 13-year-old boy killed in a car crash on Friday have paid tribute to their late son, as a man and a woman were charged in connection with the incident. 

Noah Campbell died after a vehicle collided with a bike and a scooter in Flitwick, Bedfordshire at 11.50pm on April 03. 

Two other teenage boys were taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

'Noah was a fun, bright, handsome, athletic and incredibly well-liked boy,' the teenager's family said in a statement issued by Bedfordshire Police on Sunday,

'Above all else, he cherished spending time with his friends and family; they were the heart of his world.

'Noah was a talented and versatile sportsman. While football was his favourite sport - playing for many local teams - he was a gifted all-rounder who excelled in rugby, cricket and athletics. 

'Outside of organised sports, Noah stayed active and adventurous; he loved challenging himself at the gym and spending time at the bike park.

'Some of his happiest memories were made enjoying attending Liverpool FC and Luton Town FC matches alongside his dad.

Noah Campbell, 13, died in a crash on Friday night following a collision between a car and three teenagers on bikes and a scooter 
The family of Noah Campbell paid tribute to the teen as a 'fun, bright, handsome, athletic and incredibly well-liked boy' 

'We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support during this incredibly difficult time.

'We are utterly devastated; Noah's death has left a hole in our lives that will remain forever.'

Jamie Fountain, 24, and Ellie Ireland, 23, have been charged in connection with the crash.

Mr Fountain, of Flitwick, was charged with causing death by careless driving, and an additional charge of causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, police said on Sunday.

He was also charged with two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving in relation to two other boys who were injured in the incident.

Mr Fountain has been further charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

Ms Ireland, of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

They have both been remanded in custody to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday, officers said.