Manston Lane crash: 'Devastated' family pay tribute to 22-year-old graduate killed in Leeds horror crash

By Abbey Maclure
Published 21st Jun 2022, 17:32 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2022, 17:35 BST
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A 22-year-old woman has died after being injured in a head-on crash in Leeds, police have confirmed.

Alice Birchall, of Cross Gates, was left fighting for her life after the crash on Manston Lane on Saturday.

The grey Nissan Juke she was driving crashed with a grey Audi RS Q3 shortly before 8.45pm.

Alice later died in hospital.

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Alice Birstall, 22, has died after a head-on crash on Manston Lane in Leeds (Photo: WYP)Alice Birstall, 22, has died after a head-on crash on Manston Lane in Leeds (Photo: WYP)
Alice Birstall, 22, has died after a head-on crash on Manston Lane in Leeds (Photo: WYP)

The driver of the Audi, a 34-year-old man, and his passenger, an eight-year-old girl, were both seriously injured and are still in hospital.

Alice is a history graduate who lost both her parents at a young age and had been due to start her dream job, working in fine jewellery, in two weeks' time.

In a statement, her family said: "Alice was the most caring and considerate young woman you would ever wish to meet.

"The passing of both her mum and dad at a young age meant that Alice matured quickly and became a guardian to her younger sister Amy.

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Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash (Photo: Simon Hulme)Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash (Photo: Simon Hulme)
Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash (Photo: Simon Hulme)
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