Floral tributes to 'princess' who died in Birkenhead quad bike crash

The woman, named locally as Courtney Marie Sampson, died from multiple serious injuries following the incident at the junction of Wallasey Bridge Road, Stanley Road and Gautby Road in Birkenhead on Sunday (February 4).

Emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a black mark 4 Ford Mondeo saloon and a yellow quad bike with blue trim.

The 24-year-old rider of the quad bike is still in hospital in a stable condition.

Courtney Marie Sampson (Image: Facebook)The driver of the Ford Mondeo, a 37-year-old man, had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and also whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. He has been released under investigation.

Floral tributes have been left near the scene of a crash in Birkenhead in which 19-year-old Courtney Marie Sampson was killed (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)Among the floral tributes left near the scene of a crash in Birkenhead in which 19-year-old Courtney Marie Sampson was killed (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)Leanne Carr, Courtney's mum, who had described her daughter as an "incredible angel' yesterday, said in a public social media post: "Well baby girl we went to put some flowers at where your life was taken from me and many many others who loved you so much honestly my lil lady I will do my upmost best to give you the best send off you deserve."

Among the floral tributes left at the scene was one that read “Courtney, the most beautiful Angel in the sky. You will be missed by all, fly high beautiful girl. Kathy and Marty xxxx”

Another, from ‘Lewis’ read: “You will be missed and never forgotten.”

Among the floral tributes left near the scene of a crash in Birkenhead in which 19-year-old Courtney Marie Sampson was killed (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from the Merseyside Police serious collision investigation unit, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the woman who has sadly lost her life following the collision last night.

“Her family have been informed and being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers. We have now launched an investigation into her death and I would urgently appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact us.

Among the floral tributes left near the scene of a crash in Birkenhead in which 19-year-old Courtney Marie Sampson was killed (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)“We are currently searching for any CCTV or dashcam footage from last night that may have captured the incident or either vehicle in the time immediately before the collision.

Police at the scene of fatal crash in Birkenhead on Sunday night (February 4) (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)

"If you were driving in the general area of Hoylake Road, Stanley Road, Wallasey Bridge Road or live in the area please check your CCTV systems or contact our team and we will review any footage or information you may have.

“Every piece of information is vitally important to our investigation to establish what happened so we can provide answers for the woman’s family.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 24000146006.