Man admits to causing death of 14-year-old Courtney Ellis

Haydock High pupil Courtney Ellis died after she was knocked down on Blackbrook Road, Blackbrook by a black Renault Megane at about 9.50pm on September 19, 2020.

Flowers left on Blackbrook Road in tribute to Courtney (Image: Newsquest)

Brandon Turton, of Borron Road, Newton-le-Willows, was charged with causing Courtney's death by dangerous driving.

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The 21-year-old appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday morning, September 12.

Liverpool Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)

Turton pleaded guilty to the charge and is set to be sentenced on Wednesday this week, September 14.

He was granted bail until then.

"Bubbly girl" Courtney Ellis (Image: Newsquest)

After Courtney's death a tribute by mum Angela described her as "a bubbly girl, who loved to be around friends and family, she was so loveable and protective of her peers".

In 2021, a memorial bench was installed and a tree planted to honour Courtney nearby to the scene of the collision.