Funeral date for Courtney Sampson killed in Wirral crash

Courtney Sampson died 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.

In a Facebook post, Courtney's mum Leanne confirmed her funeral will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Waterloo at 10.30am on Friday (February 23).

The funeral procession will leave from Sefton Moss Villas, Litherland, at 9.30am.

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)In a video posted to Facebook yesterday, Sunday, February 18, Courtney's mum Leanne Carr confirmed the funeral details, adding that she has received messages from her daughter's friends and work colleagues who wanted to attend to pay their respects.

Leanne said: "It's still quite a surreal situation for me, because she was my only baby girl.

"We did a lot together. Everybody has memories with her and I think that's an incredible thing to have because that is what will help loved ones, friends and family get through our day where we have to put her to rest.

"It has been hard for all of us, knowing that we're never going to see us again."

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 added: "I've lost two sons, but when you watch someone grow into a personality and face their challenges, it can be overwhelming that one minute they're there and the next they're gone.

Leanne's message to the public was "Love each other, spread kindness and don't hold grudges because it's not worth it. 

"You never know when it will be the last moment. Hold on to everything that is so precious to you; not just loved ones, but people that you meet.

"My daughter loved being kind. She always did her best."

Paying tribute to Courtney, Leanne said: "My girl is so beautiful. She deserves to see how much she was loved and I hope we do you proud."

Courtney's boyfriend, Dylan Hall, the quad bike rider, was also taken to hospital with multiple injuries and is now recovering at home. Paying tribute to Courtney, Dylan from Wallasey, told the Globe recently: "Courtney was a lovely, amazing girl. All of the things I liked, she was right into them.

"We went motorbiking together a lot, quad biking, and drifting. We were both ginger, both fiery. We had an instant spark.

Courtney Sampson and Dylan Hall (Image: Dylan Hall)

"Courtney was loving, caring, beautiful, everything. She was just everything. She was my whole world.”

The driver of the Ford Mondeo, a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and also driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. He has been released under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a complex investigation as we seek to establish what happened in the lead up to the collision and the movements of both vehicles.

"We are currently searching for any witnesses or any CCTV or dashcam footage that may have captured the incident or either vehicle in the time immediately before the collision.

"I would ask anyone who was driving in the general area of Hoylake Road, Stanley Road, Wallasey Bridge Road or who lives in the area please check your CCTV systems or contact our team and we will review any footage or information you may have.”

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.