Family pay tribute to teenager who was killed after being hit by lorry

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful young soul’, 17, who was killed after being hit by a lorry on street in Epsom

• Stephanie Beard was killed after being hit by a lorry in Epsom on December 17
• The 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead by emergency services at the scene
• Stephanie’s family have now paid tribute to the ‘beautiful young soul’ and ‘angel’ 

A devastated family have paid tribute to their ‘beautiful’ teenage daughter who was killed after being hit by a lorry in a horror crash.

Stephanie Beard, 17, from Epsom, was struck by a lorry outside Defoe Court in North Surrey at 7.30am on December 17.

Emergency services rushed to the crash site but Stephanie, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Stephanie’s family have now released a picture of the teenager and paid tribute to the ‘beautiful young soul’. 

Stephanie Beard (pictured), 17, from Epsom, was struck by a lorry outside Defoe Court in North Surrey at 7.30am on December 17

In a statement, her family said: ‘The family of Stephanie Beard are devastated and sad at the loss of such a beautiful young soul. 

‘She left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege to have known her. Her memory, love and kindness will always be remembered.

‘She was a loving daughter, sister, and granddaughter. Rest in peace angel.’

An inquest at Surrey Coroner’s Court has been opened.

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