First pictures of 'precious' 23-year-old woman killed in mystery 1am crash when car slammed into wal

THE tragic woman who died in a mystery seaside car park crash at 1am has been named locally as Katie Atkinson.

The 23-year-old was pulled from the wreckage after her car hit a wall yesterday morning in the early hours.

Dorset Police said Katie's black Renault Clio hit a wall at the Alum Chine car park in Westbourne, close to Bournemouth's miles of golden sands.

Officers want to speak to anyone who witnessed the vehicle's "manner of driving" before the collision.

Friends and family since taken to Facebook to pay tribute to Katie, from Salisbury, Wilts.

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Emilie Hill posted: "I miss you so much and will love you forever. It's not fair, she was so precious to her family and friends.

"The world is so cold without you."

Amy Giles wrote: "Rip to this beautiful girl. When I moved away we drifted apart but the memories I have will never be forgotten!"

Matt Dowthwaite said: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of Kate at this sad time. I loved our music chats and banter. You may be gone but never forgotten."

Emergency services were called shortly before 1am to the tragedy in the car park on Alumhurst Road.

Katie suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she later died.

Inspector Derek McKerl, of Dorset Police, said "Sadly the driver was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.

"Her family are being supported by specially trained officers.

"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or the manner of driving of the Clio prior to the incident to contact police."

The car park gets packed with hundreds of tourists' cars every day in the peak holiday season.

It is used by holidaymakers visiting Bournemouth's famous beach a short walk away.

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