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Dartford crash victim mourned

3:00pm Monday 7th July 2008

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FRIENDS of a pub worker who died in a road accident are struggling to come to terms with her death.

Jenn Allan was killed when her black Ford Fiesta hit a tree in Church Hill, Dartford, at around 12.15am on Sunday (July 6).

Her colleagues and friends from The Lion pub, High Street, Farningham, visited the scene on Monday to pay their respects.

Hayley Beale, 21, used to have drinks with Miss Allan while waiting for her fiancé Ashley to finish work at the pub and was one of the people who spent 90 minutes at the scene.

She said: "We all miss her so badly and really are struggling to come to terms with this.

"It was lovely to see all the flowers that had been laid down.

"It shows how many people knew and loved Jenn."

The resident of Hibbs Close, Swanley, added: "My happiest memory was one time when I went to meet Ashley after work and after I had been at a party.

"Jenn came and sat down with me and moaned about Ashley just to make me laugh.

"She always knew how to make anyone laugh - she was that type of person.

"I was shocked and still am, I can't believe it's happened."

Miss Beale says the 22-year-old Manchester United fan was due to have an interview for the assistant manager's job at The Lion on Monday.

She said: "It doesn't seem real somehow.

"I have really not stopped crying since I heard.

"Jenn's last Facebook update was 'Jenn is loving life right now'.

"So it's nice to know she was happy with life when this horrible accident happened."

Anyone who witnessed the accident or who has any information should call Kent police on 01622 798538.

  • If you knew Miss Allan, post your tributes or messages of condolence below.
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dan, kent says...
4:25pm Mon 7 Jul 08

so many knew you and so many loved you!
i'm sure because of this no one will ever forget you.
sweet dreams sweetheart x x

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Beth, kent says...
7:52pm Mon 7 Jul 08

Clearly loved by all! Such a top girl, always smiling and you could count on her to be the life and soul of the party! Thank you for some brilliant memories Jenn, Miss you. RIP ****

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Jenna, Dartford says...
8:57pm Mon 7 Jul 08

I am still in shock over this tragic accident!! Jen was such a lovely girl, always so happy!! I am gona miss her so much as will many others!! Sleep well darlin ****

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laura, Dartford says...
10:16pm Mon 7 Jul 08

I cant believe it was just a few weeks ago we spoke. u were so happy and bubbly as always. will miss u sweetie. the angels will look after u now xxx

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Sharon Jeeves, Welling says...
11:36pm Mon 7 Jul 08

Oh Jenn, cannot believe that the WHOLE family were together Saturday night at our silver wedding celebration just hours before this tragedy.
We will all miss you and our thoughts are with your Mum & Dad, Julie & Carole

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Zoe, Hartley says...
11:41pm Mon 7 Jul 08

Sleep tight angel.
Miss you with all my heart always and forever. You were an amazing girl who was always there to cheer me up.
Will never stop loving you. Shine bright little star x x x x x x x x x x

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kate, london says...
8:47am Tue 8 Jul 08

Sweet dreams my lovely..see you in the next world.
I was a fairly new friend but I hope I am speaking for all of her friends both old and new..Thank you to the lady who was with Jenn at the end, she didnt go alone. xx

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nicola, sutton - at - hone says...
9:36am Tue 8 Jul 08

missing you as everyday passes jenn. just cant believe this happened. i love u huni and im glad we stayed friends for all the years after school and have so many memories. u will live on and never be forgotten. watch over us now baby. RIP. love u always nic ****

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Lana, Dartford says...
1:42pm Tue 8 Jul 08

Cant believe your gone Jenn, Gunna be missed by everyone that knew you! Love Ya, Sleep Well, RIP xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Charlotte, Kent says...
4:16pm Tue 8 Jul 08

Can't believe what has happened - has been a huge shock to everyone. I only saw you last week walking through Dartford - you will be missed by all, as all the comments here and on facebook show! You made an impact everywhere you went and you touched a lot of people. You will be remembered for your smiles and laughter ****

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lee, dartford says...
11:01pm Tue 8 Jul 08

gonna be missed dearly by every one rip jenn u where always so bubbly and happy thought go out to your family x

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Laura, Hextable says...
11:08am Wed 9 Jul 08

Jenn, I will miss u soo much. U have always been a true friend over the years and we've shared many crazy memories together. U always said u were my guardian angel, now sadly u truly are. Everyone misses u soo much, i'll never forget u hun. Sleep well pretty girl.
Love always, ur ickle baby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Natalie Minter. and the Family, Bexleyheath says...
4:56pm Wed 9 Jul 08

Such terrible news, Jennifer you were a wonderful girl and you lived life to the full. It was so lovely to see you Saturday night with all the family. Still can't believe it, will miss you ****

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Lee Fenton, Swanley says...
5:57pm Wed 9 Jul 08

I will miss you more than anyone will ever know R.I.P. my angel from the lion x

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Katie May, Swanley says...
6:46pm Wed 9 Jul 08

Jenn, Jenn, Jenn. What can I say! Words cannot describe how much you are going to be missed! Most of my life I have known you and you have always been great, many a times I have been jealous of you and this is because you had so much potential and was the kind of girl who always got what she wanted and would never let anyone or anything stand in your way! This is why I admire you so much! You were a diamond! And Im not the only one who thought this of you! I hope you are keeping my mum company and I know she will look after you! Take care my lovely and there will always be space for you in my heart! You will never be forgotten! Love you 4eva and always! Katie x x x p.s you made page3 you star! x x

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paul, says...
10:00pm Sat 12 Jul 08

miss ya babe

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Scott, Dartford says...
1:54pm Sun 13 Jul 08

Jenn going to miss ya babes, you was always one to talk too, and could always see the brighter things in life goin to miss ya and your dungeries (the only girl that could pull them off) x x x

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Jenn Allan was killed after her car hit a tree Floral tributes have been left at the crash scene

Jenn Allan was killed after her car hit a tree

Floral tributes have been left at the scene



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