‘She was loved by so many of us’: Nottingham Uni student named after dying in e-bike crash

The University of Nottingham student who died after an e-bike crash on campus has been named.

18-year-old Sophie Goode died on Tuesday morning (25th February) after an e-bike collision at the institution’s University Park site.

The crash occurred on the junction on East Drive with Keighton Hill.

Emergency services were called to the site early in the morning and rushed Sophie to hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals she did not survive her injuries.

Her sister Charlotte Goode has paid tribute to her on social media. She described Sophie as “loved by so many”.

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Nottinghamshire Live reported Charlotte’s tribute, which is as follows: “She was loved by so many of us and she always will be. We were all so proud of her and continue to be.”

“Forever 18 my princess. I’ll always continue to love you unconditionally. I love you my beautiful girl keep dancing up there, we will all do you proud.”

The post also said Sophie was on her way to watch the sunrise with a friend when the crash happened.

As a first year, Sophie was living in rented accommodation on the campus and she had rented a Lime Bike for the early morning trip.

Nottingham students have said they are “shocked” and “saddened” by Sophie’s death.

Sophie was in her first year of a degree in sports science and her home cricket club, North Cave Coal Exporters CC, is aware of her death but will not be making a comment for now.

A family friend has described Sophie’s family’s grief as “very, very raw” and they are “not ready to talk.”

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The university confirmed Sophie’s death yesterday in a statement that said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of one of our students on University Park campus in the early hours of Tuesday morning in a road traffic incident. This is a deeply upsetting time, and all of our thoughts are with friends, family, and loved ones.”

Nottinghamshire Police’s statement on Tuesday called the incident “tragic” and a “shock to all who knew and loved the victim.”

The police is continuing with its investigation into the incident and encourage anyone with information to call 101 and quote incident 55 of 25 February.

Students came to the scene on Tuesday after hearing about the incident online with one saying “its shocking to see in real life.”

The university is encouraging any students who need support to contact its team. If you wish to contact another support service, you can contact Grief Encounter here.

Featured image via Barry Mangham on Creative Commons