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Ellie Clenton, 22, Remembered After Essington Crash as Police Appeal for Witnesses

A community fundraiser for her young son has topped £2,000.

Overview

  • Staffordshire Police said Clenton was driving a white Seat Ibiza that collided with a grey Seat Ibiza on Blackhalve Lane just before 1 a.m. on October 26.
  • Clenton was pronounced dead at the scene, while five other women were taken to hospital with serious or potentially serious injuries, and several remain under care.
  • Officers are seeking dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage and information from anyone who was in the area, asking people to quote incident 39 of October 26 when contacting police.
  • Her family paid tribute, calling her an incredible mother and pledging to love, protect and provide for her son for the rest of his life.
  • A GoFundMe set up to support her son has raised more than £2,000, with organizers saying the money will help secure his future.