The families of two 16-year-olds who died in a collision with a van have spoken of how ‘devastated’ they are at the terrible loss. Martha Swift and Sylvie Bates, both from Lichfield, died days after the collision in hospital from their injuries.
Now a picture has been released of the friends as police investigate the incident. Martha and Sylvie were involved in a collision with a white Vauxhall Vivaro van on Lichfield Road, Whittington, just after 10.25pm on Monday 29 May.
They suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Sadly, Sylvie died on Wednesday May 31 and Martha later died on Friday June 2. In a tribute to the girls, both of the families have issued a joint statement. They said: “We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful and loving daughters and sisters. Please respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
Officers from the collision investigation unit are still appealing for witnesses to come forward and those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time. Contact them by calling 101, quoting incident 913 of 29 May, or message us using Live Chat on our website – www.staffordshire.police.uk
You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
