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Teenager killed on her way to school in Witney

A schoolgirl from Oxford has died after a crash on their way to school this morning.

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Family of teen knocked down & killed are "heartbroken"

The family of Liberty Baker, the 14-year-old girl who was knocked down and killed by a car in Witney, say they are devastated she has gone.

They also said:

We are devastated and heartbroken that our beautiful daughter and sister has been so cruelly taken from us.

Liberty was such a kind and caring girl and her glowing smile lit up our lives.

We thank everyone for their support and kind words during this devastating time and we appeal to anyone who saw this tragedy unfold, to contact the Police on 101."

– Statement from Thames Valley Police on behalf of the family of Liberty Baker

The teenager died on Curbridge Road on Monday morning.

Three others were injured in the crash.

The 18-year-old driver of the car, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released on bail until the 10th of August.

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