Ella Walden, aged 13, tragically died after suffering serious injuries from falling off an e-bike on Elizabeth Street in Corby, with her family saying their lives ‘will never be complete again’
The family of a 13-year-old girl who died in an e-bike accident in Corby have told how she “lived life to the fullest”.
Ella Walden died following an incident in the town’s Elizabeth Street involving an e-bike. The teenager suffered serious injuries when she fell off the e-bike on Elizabeth Street. She was rushed to hospital and later tragically died.
The incident took place between 2pm and 3pm on April 7 and police are now keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened or have footage. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and road traffic offences over the incident and has been bailed.
Now, her family have penned a tribute, which was shared by Northamptonshire Police, stating how their lives ‘will never be complete again’.
It read: “Our lives will never be complete again after losing our beautiful Ella. She was the most amazing, strong-willed, feisty girl, with the most precious smile. Ella had an infectious personality and could light up even the emptiest room. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met, and you could hear her before you saw her, so life is so quiet without her.
“As a family, we were the lucky ones to have her as ours, but she has been taken from us far too soon. Ella was incredibly loyal and always stood up for what she believed in. She had a kind heart and was always there for anyone who was struggling.“Ella loved being in the limelight and truly excelled in drama – she was never happier than when she was performing. She lived life to the fullest. To the world she was Ella, but to us she was the world. Life will forever have an empty space without her, but her memory will live on with us all forever.”
Police said this morning: “Detectives from Northamptonshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit have arrested a man in connection with an incident which led to the death of a girl in Corby.
“The incident happened on Tuesday, April 7, between 2pm and 3pm, when the girl suffered serious injuries after falling off an e-bike in the town’s Elizabeth Street. She was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
“Now, a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and road traffic offences, in connection with the incident. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“Officers would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the collision.
“Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101. Please quote incident number 26000198505 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”
