Tribute to teenage girl who died after collision on A27 near Worthing

India Buchanan, from Rustington, died in hospital after an incident on A27 Crockhurst Hill in Salvington last month – police have now confirmed.

Police said India was a passenger on a motorcycle, which was involved in a collision at about 9.25pm on Friday, November 18.

The teenager's family have issued an emotional tribute, via Sussex Police.

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

“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.”

Police said specially-trained officers are supporting India’s family and officers are continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage taken 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: [email protected] and quote Operation Loxton.

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