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Danny Lee, 17, dies and woman arrested after crash in Pean Hill, Whitstable

Tributes continue to pour in for a popular teenager killed in a crash, as a woman suspected of causing his death is released on bail.

Danny Lee, 17, from Canterbury, died when a red Citroen left the road in Pean Hill, Whitstable, shortly before 12.30am yesterday.

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been bailed until February.

Danny Lee
Danny Lee

Danny had three brothers, Raymond, Sammy and Sonny, and two sisters, Julie-Anne and Kerry.

He was also uncle to Olivia, Archie, Charlie and Harvey.

In a statement, his sisters said: "Our sweet baby brother Danny was taken from us suddenly.

"We will miss him more than words can say. He was a cheeky loveable brother who shone from the inside out.

"He had his whole life ahead of him. He was a wonderful uncle. We will miss him greatly, but he will never be forgotten and stay in our hearts forever."

Danny's sister-in-law, Nicola, also praised the much-loved teenager.

Danny with his brother Sonny when they were younger
Danny with his brother Sonny when they were younger

She said: "My brother Danny was taken from us suddenly in this terrible car crash.

"He was a much-loved brother and uncle to my two boys, Charlie and Harvey. Danny will be greatly missed.

"Danny was a very likeable character who loved to have fun and took great amusement in playing tricks on the people he cared about.

Pean Hill was closed while officers investigated
Pean Hill was closed while officers investigated

"His parents, Raymond and Alison are absolutely devastated, as is his girlfriend of three years, Summer."

Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash and hundreds of people have paid tribute to the teenager on Facebook.

"He was a cheeky loveable brother who shone from the inside out" - Danny's sisters

In a touching post, his girlfriend Summer Goldfarb wrote: “My handsome baby boy words cannot describe how I feel.

“I can't believe this has happened Dan.

"I'm heartbroken and lost with words. You're always gonna be on my mind no matter what forever till I die it's me and you forever and no one’s gonna stop that my baby.”

Jordan Basford posted: "Now your gone a part of me has gone with you not just my best mate but my brother too never ever forget are times together going to miss you soo much."

Emergency crews, including the air ambulance, were called to the crash, but Danny was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other passengers suffered minor injuries.

A police spokesman said: "Officers from our serious collision investigation unit are investigating the circumstances of the collision and have arrested a 20-year-old woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."

Flowers left at the scene on the Canterbury-bound side of the road
Flowers left at the scene on the Canterbury-bound side of the road

Pean Hill is a busy route between Whitstable and Canterbury. The road was closed for several hours, but had re-opened by 8.30am yesterday.

The crash is thought to have damaged a telegraph pole, cutting off electricity to the immediate area.

Engineers from UK Power Networks were called to the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538 and quote reference 08-0016, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.


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