Tribute To ‘Fantastic Mummy’ Who Died In A427 Crash

A young woman who died in a crash on the A427 near Market Harborough has been described  as a ‘fun-loving girl and fantastic mummy.’

23-year-old Courtney Donnelly from Kettering was killed when the car she was a passenger in left Harborough Road in Brampton Ash and came to rest in a field, late on September 17th.

Courtney Donnelly

A tribute released by her family today says: “We are completely and utterly devastated.

“Courtney was such a fun-loving girl and an amazing parent to her little girl – Lily-Mae – who will sadly have to grow up without her fantastic mummy.

“She was also a wonderful big sister to her little brother Harry and a loving daughter to her mum Mandy who is totally in shock, devasted and broken after receiving the news of losing her baby girl as she would always call her.

“Courtney would make TikToks with family and friends and just loved being a mum and going on outings with her little girl to fun places. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and she loved to have her nails done – they were long but that was her totally living life and having fun.

“We are not sure if we will ever come to terms with this loss and the events of that night, but we will always make sure her memory lives on.”

Floral tributes beside the A427 where the crash happened

Courtney’s family have thanked people for their messages of support and those who have paid their respects at the crash site, by laying flowers and candles.

The tribute, released via Northamptonshire Police, continues: “Finally, we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has donated to her GoFundMe page – the generosity of so many has been overwhelming and we can now give her the send-off she deserves.

“Also to her close friends that decorated her flat door with beautiful pictures of all her favourite memories and then letting off balloons together was very moving for us as a family.

“She was loved so much by so many people. We as a family are still grieving and trying to come to terms with everything but thank you to everyone for their support.”

A 30-year-old man appeared in court yesterday charged with causing death by while driving disqualified and with no insurance.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Northampton Crown Court in November.