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The incident left two other teenage boys in hospital with ‘serious injuries’

Noah Campbell, 13, who died after a car crash in Flitwick on Friday

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Noah Campbell, 13, who died after a car crash in Flitwick on Friday(Image: PA)

A family are mourning a ‘bright’ and ‘fun’ boy who died in a devastating crash between a car, bike and a scooter. Noah Campbell, 13, died after the collision on Friday night in Bedfordshire, while two other teenage boys were taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries, police said.

On Monday (April 6) Jamie Fountain, 24, and Ellie Ireland, 23, appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court charged with multiple offences between them following the crash on Greenfield Road, Flitwick. The court heard groundworker Fountain was driving a BMW at the time of the collision while his girlfriend Ireland was a passenger.

Fountain, of Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, was charged with causing death by careless driving and an additional charge of causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, police said. He was also charged with two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, according to Bedfordshire Police.

Noah Campbell, 13, who died after a car crash in Flitwick on Friday

Ireland, of Wingate Drive, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. The court was told Ireland works as an EasyJet cabin crew member.

Ireland and Fountain were both remanded in custody and will next appear at Luton Crown Court on the morning of May 5.

In a tribute issued via police on Sunday, Noah’s family called the teenager a “fun, bright, handsome, athletic and incredibly well-liked boy. Above all else, he cherished spending time with his friends and family, they were the heart of his world.

“We are utterly devastated; Noah’s death has left a hole in our lives that will remain forever.”

Of the two other boys who were injured, one remains in hospital in a serious condition, police said on Sunday. Family members for the victim and the defendants were present in court.