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Man charged over crash that killed 18-year-old

Dorset Police/Family handout A picture of Laionie Kennard, who has blonde hair and is smiling at the camera, given out by police after her deathDorset Police/Family handout
Laionie Kennard's family said she was loved by many people

A man has been charged with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving after a car left a Dorset road and killed an 18-year-old woman.

Laionie Kennard, who was from Verwood, died after the blue BMW 1 Series left Hurn Road, between Ringwood and Matchams, at about 21:30 BST on 16 September 2023.

The man, who is in his 20s and from Wiltshire, was arrested in connection with the incident, Dorset Police said. The force has not released his name.

He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on 20 December.

A general view picture of Hurn Road, between Ringwood and Matchams, a countryside road with no cars on it when the picture was taken
The 18-year-old died after the car left the road in September 2023, police said

After Ms Kennard's death, her family said they could not "explain in words just how much she is going to be missed".

"She was the most kind, caring daughter and sister we could ever have wished for," they added.

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