Driver pleads guilty to causing death of 16-year-old girl who died after A5 crash in Northamptonshire

A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of her 16-year-old passenger following a crash on the A5 in Northamptonshire last year.

Amelia 'Millie' Phillips was a passenger in the back of a black Vauxhall Corsa when it collided with a red Vauxhall Astra on the A5 at the Bugbrooke turn on September 25.

Sadly, she died the next day at University Hospital Coventry. She was 16.

At Northampton Magistrate's Court yesterday (September 17), Lucy Barnes, of The Wharf in Bugbrooke, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.

The 19-year-old - who was 18 at the time - was the driver of the Corsa on the day of the crash, which happened at the Bugbrooke junction between Upper Stowe and Litchborough.

Barnes was released on unconditional bail and will appear at Northampton Crown Court on October 9 for sentencing.

Following her death, Amelia's family paid tribute in a statement where they called her "the perfect daughter."

The statement, which was released through Northamptonshire Police, read: “Our Millie was a beautiful, confident, fun-loving young lady who appreciated everything in life.

“At 16 years-old, she lived life to the full, making the most of each and every day and always making memories with lots of trips and holidays.

“She was the perfect daughter and sister who was greatly loved by all - living every day with a smile on her face, she made the most out of her life and was very popular amongst friends.

“Millie had the world at feet and so much potential to do whatever she wanted in life.

“There are no words to describe the pain of losing your child and Millie will forever be in everyone’s hearts.

"Her loss has left a massive hole in so many lives.”