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Police Name 22-Year-Old Mother Killed in Essington Crash as Family Issues Tribute

Detectives request dashcam or CCTV footage to aid the collision inquiry.

Overview

  • Ellie Clenton, 22, of Perton, was pronounced dead at the scene after her white Seat Ibiza collided with a grey Seat Ibiza on Blackhalve Lane just before 1am on 26 October.
  • West Midlands Ambulance Service treated six patients, with five women taken to hospital after reports of five ambulances at the scene.
  • Two women suffered serious injuries and were taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with three others taken to Walsall Manor with potentially serious injuries.
  • Relatives described Ellie as an "incredible mom" and pledged lifelong care for her young son in a public tribute.
  • Staffordshire Police urged witnesses to contact 101 quoting incident 39 of 26 October, use Live Chat on the force website, or email ciu@staffordshire.police.uk.