First picture of girl, 16, who died after car veered into freezing river

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Chloe Naylor
Chloe Naylor has been named as one of the victims (Picture: GoFundMe)

The first photo of one of the teenagers killed when a Ford Fiesta swerved off a road in Kent and landed in an ice-cold river has been released.

On January 3, a blue car carrying 16-year-old Chloe Naylor and 17-year-old Adam crashed into the body of water off Old Ferry Road near Sittingbourne, Kent.

Both Chloe and Adam died in the fatal crash, but the third passenger, a 16-year-old girl who hasn’t been named, is still in the hospital.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Chloe’s funeral by her mum’s best friend, who wrote: ‘Chloe was just 16 years old.

‘Donna would like to have a horse and carriage at Chloe’s funeral so Chloe can go as a princess.’

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Witnesses and dashcam footage are being urgently sought following a fatal road traffic collision near Iwade, which claimed the lives of two people on Saturday evening. Kent Police said officers were called by South East Coast Ambulance Service at around 8.30pm on Saturday 3 January 2026 after reports that a car had left the carriageway on Old Ferry Road, near Iwade. Police have cordoned off area, following an incident, A crime scene remains in place Emergency Services Response Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics and crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Rescue efforts were supported by closing Old Ferry Road between Raspberry Hill Lane and Sheppey Way, causing disruption in the area late into the evening. The collision involved a blue Ford Fiesta. Police have confirmed that two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third person was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Ongoing Investigation Road closures remain in place while specialist officers carry out a detailed forensic examination of the scene. Detectives from Kent Police???s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now leading enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash. Appeal for Information Investigators are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have captured relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward. Members of the public who have footage are asked to upload it directly via the Kent Police evidence portal: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/oldferryroadrtc-03jan26 Anyone with information is asked to call 01622 798538, quoting reference BN/JM/001/26. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via their online reporting form. Family Notified Police have confirmed that the next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The car plunged into the icy river in Kent (Picture: UKNIP)

Adam, the second victim of the crash, has also had a fundraiser started to help pay for his funeral.

A friend of the family wrote: ‘Adam was a very special friend, and our boys are absolutely devastated by this heartbreaking loss. 

‘Adam was always smiling and full of life, and his loss has left such a huge hole in everyone who knew him, but especially Adam’s parents.

‘We have created this GoFundMe page to help support Adam’s family with funeral costs – something no family should ever have to face.

‘Any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated and would help ease the burden on Adam’s family during this incredibly difficult time.’ 

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