Young woman killed when her Fiat 500 ploughed into tree

Tributes have poured in for a teenage girl who died when her Fiat 500 crashed into a tree in Bedfordshire.

Megan Durham, 18, has been named as the victim of the September 13 crash in Sheep Lane, Woburn.

Bedfordshire Police said: ‘Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Megan died after the Fiat 500 she was driving left the carriageway and collided with a tree in Sheep Lane.’

Megan’s family issued a tribute, saying she was ‘loved beyond words by family members and friends’.

‘Megan will be deeply missed by all who knew her,’ her family added.

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Police said: ‘Officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit are continuing their investigation and are preparing a file for the coroner.

‘Anyone who witnessed Megan’s vehicle prior to the collision, or who has any information that may assist the investigation, is asked to report online.’

A GoFundMe page has been set up by a coworker of Megan’s mum, reading: ‘My name is Jane and I am fundraising for my dear friend and colleague Charlotte Durham who has been a dedicated registered nurse for over 30 years.

‘On the 13th September 2026, Charlotte’s 18-year-old daughter Megan died in a road traffic accident.

‘This has left Charlotte, her husband Steve and their daughters Chloe and Grace completely devastated.’

The page has raised almost £10,000 to help fund a funeral for Megan and aide the family in coming months.

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