Worthing crash: Family tribute to teen motorcycle enthusiast

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India Buchanan, 17, died after a motorcycle collision near Worthing

The family of a teenager who died in a motorcycle collision has described her as a kind and caring girl who made everyone laugh.

India Buchanan from Rustington, West Sussex, died on 18 November.

In a tribute her family said: "India was a kind and caring 17-year-old with an infectious laugh, who always wanted to make other people happy."

The family statement said the motorcycle enthusiast and animal lover will be "forever missed".

Ms Buchanan was a passenger on a motorcycle which crashed on the A27 on Crockhurst Hill near Worthing.

A 25-year-old man who was driving the motorcycle suffered serious injuries.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

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