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Erica De Sousa Correia, 17

Erica De Sousa Correia, 17, died on Walker Fold Road, Bolton, on 5 May.

Her family said her happiness was contagious and that she would call them if she saw a homeless person so they could give money.

“Erica was the kindest person and would call us if she saw a homeless person so we could give money to help.”

Erica was the 16th person known to have died on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2026.

17-year-old boy charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving; IOPC investigating.