Girl, 17, killed in three-car collision is pictured as brother says she was ‘like a greatest buddy’ to him
The family of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a three-vehicle collision have paid tribute to the teenager as her brother described her as a ‘best friend’.
Demi Edmunds was the only pedestrian in a crash on the A4042 in Cwmbran at around 12.25pm on Thursday.
Gwent Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service attended the scene following a collision involving three cars.
However, the teen from Caldicot, a town also in Monmouthshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have described the ‘kind and caring’ 17-year-old as ‘once met, never forgotten in a heartfelt tribute.
Her brother Jake said the youngster was ‘the best sister [he could’ve asked for,’ adding how Demi was ‘funny, kind and caring.
‘Me and her were very close, she was like a best friend to me that I could trust with anything and everything, but she’s no longer with us anymore,’ he said.
‘Hopefully she’s in heaven somewhere better.’
Demi Edmunds (pictured) was the only pedestrian in a crash on the A4042 in Cwmbran at around 12.25pm on Thursday. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene
Her family have described the ‘kind and caring’ 17-year-old as ‘once met, never forgotten in a heartfelt tribute
Demi’s wider family said in a joint statement that the teenager ‘loved her friends, and was loved by all’.
‘Demi was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin and niece,’ they added.
Meanwhile, those from the wider community paid tributes to ‘gorgeous angel’ Demi following her death.
‘So sad,’ one wrote. ‘Fly high beautiful girl.’
‘I still can’t believe it. another added. ‘God, did we have the best times in town… we all miss you Demi. Wish you were still here. Rest now angel’
The teenager’s relatives have requested privacy at this time to allow them to grieve, Gwent Police said.
The force has urged anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage to contact them by calling 101, visiting their website or on their Facebook or X pages.
Anyone getting in contact via the various streams available should quote log reference 2600046163.
