Bury St Edmunds teenager Georgia Scarff, who died in A14 collision in April, was ‘a star in every sense of the word’

A family has paid tribute to a teenage girl who was ‘a star in every sense of the word’ following her death in a collision on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.

Georgia Scarff, 16, of Bury, died after she was involved in a collision with a lorry on the westbound carriageway between junctions 44 and 43 at about 1.30am on Monday, April 15.

In a tribute, released through Suffolk Police, her family said they had been left devastated by the loss of their beloved Georgia.

They said: “Georgia was a star in every sense of the word, shining bright with the promise of a future filled with remarkable achievements and profound impact.”

A keen sports person, she excelled in hockey, tchoukball, fitness training and more recently rugby.

She had achieved both her bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and was already well into her gold award.

Her family said: “Georgia was about to sit her GCSEs and was expected to do well and continue with A-levels. She had an enquiring mind and a ready smile, a dry wit and maturity beyond her years.

“Georgia had so much potential and a bright future. She was a loyal and generous friend and was admired for her tenacity and courage.

“Whilst she downplayed her successes, we were hugely proud of all her achievements. We know how missed she will be by all that knew her as a friend, peer, teammate, as her teacher or coach and especially by her family.

“She was a star shining bright and we were blessed to have her for the short time we held her close, but we know she will always be with us in spirit.”