Family's tributes to teenager killed in Worthing motorcycle collision

India Buchanan has been described as a 'kind and caring girl'

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 5th Dec 2022

Tributes have been paid to a teenage girl who died in a motorcycle collision in Worthing.

The family of India Buchanan have described her as a 'kind and caring girl who made everyone laugh'.

The 17-year-old from Rustington was pronounced dead in hospital following the crash on the A27 at Crockhurst Hill in Salvington, which happened at around 9.25pm on November 18th.

In a tribute to her, her family said:

“India was a kind and caring 17-year-old with an infectious laugh, who always wanted to make other people happy.

“She was a motorcycle enthusiast and animal lover who adored her beloved cat Elsa. She will be a forever missed daughter, sister, niece, and auntie to Dexter.”

Sussex Police said specially-trained officers are supporting her family, and officers are continuing to investigate the incident.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision.

Anyone with relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage at the time of the collision is asked to come forward.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, by calling 101, or by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote Operation Loxton.

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