Family pay glowing tribute to 16-year-old killed after collision with lorry on A14

A family has paid tribute to a teenage girl who died following a collision on the A14, in Bury St Edmunds, in April, saying they were “devastated by the loss” of the 16-year-old who was described as “a star in every sense of the word”.

Georgia Scarff, (pictured) who lived in the town, died after she was involved in a collision with a lorry on the westbound carriageway between junctions 44 and 43 at about 1.30am on Monday, April 15.

In a tribute, released through Suffolk Police, her family said: “We have been left devastated by the loss of our beloved Georgia.

“Georgia was a star in every sense of the word, shining bright with the promise of a future filled with remarkable achievements and profound impact.

“She was a keen sports person, excelling in hockey, tchoukball, fitness training and more recently rugby.”

Georgia had achieved both her Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and was ready to bid for her Gold Award and was about to sit her GCSEs.

They added she was “expected to do well and continue with A levels. She had an enquiring mind and a ready smile, a dry wit and maturity beyond her years.

“Georgia had so much potential and a bright future. She was a loyal and generous friend and was admired for her tenacity and courage.

“Whilst she downplayed her successes, we were hugely proud of all her achievements. We know how missed she will be by all that knew her as a friend, peer, teammate, as her teacher or coach and especially by her family.

“She was a star shining bright and we were blessed to have her for the short time we held her close, but we know she will always be with us in spirit.”