The family of a popular teenager who died following a crash on the A249 will hold a vigil in her memory on the first anniversary of her death.

Georgia Mann, from Milton Regis, was a back-seat passenger in a car, which had broken down near Bobbing last October, when a van crashed into the back of it.

The 15-year-old was rushed to King’s College Hospital in London, where she died two days later.

Her funeral service was held in February this year and hundreds of people lined the streets today to say goodbye her.

On Saturday, October 26 - the anniversary of Georgia’s death - a vigil will be held in the Gore Field at Grove Park, Sittingbourne, at 4pm.

One was previously held there shortly after her death.

The former Westlands Secondary School pupil’s sister Sammy Law said: “My mum, Georgia’s closest friends and I all agreed together we’d like to hold something.

“Everyone who knew Georgia, knew of her, heard about her or anyone who just wants to show us support is welcome to come.

“We would love to see people still care about the loss of Georgia and know the community still stands together.”

The 27-year-old, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, added: “Seeing people turn out on the anniversary would mean so much.

"Her friends want to release balloons, bring single flowers, pictures, notes and light torches and candles, but it’s up to whoever comes if they want to bring anything - we just want to see people haven’t forgotten her.”

Sammy said it was important for her and her family to make sure Georgia’s memory lived on.

“It helps us get through each day to see she was loved by so many people and know she won’t be forgotten,” she said.

“We still struggle every day because while it seems the world just goes on, it feels like it’s stopped for us.”

Georgia's family launched a safety campaign last year

She added: “We also want to know people remember Georgia’s story and use it to know they need to get out of their car if it breaks down, make sure their car has fuel and is safe to drive and just to be as safe as they can be on the roads to prevent this happening to another family.

“We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support and hope to see everyone to mark one year on and celebrate an amazing girl.”

A date for the inquest into Georgia’s death has not yet been set and a police investigation is ongoing.

To support the family’s road safety campaign, visit ‘The G.E.M Movement - Breakdown Safety’ Facebook page.

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