Pictured: Woman soldier, 20, killed alongside comrade in car crash outside their base as commander pays tribute to them
- Codie Richardson, 20, and Mark McKeen, 23, died in crash on Saturday
- Pair were travelling in a Seat Ibiza when it crashed into a tree near to Catterick Garrison army base, North Yorkshire
- Commander paid tribute to the pair, saying they will be 'sorely missed'
- Described Codie as a 'caring, considerate person' in statement today
- Added veteran trooper Mark McKeen was a 'first class soldier'
These are the first pictures of a woman soldier who was killed alongside her comrade when their car crashed into a tree near to their base.
Tributes have today been paid to Codie Richardson, 20, from Stockton-on-Tees and Afghanistan veteran Trooper Mark McKeen, 23, from Northern Ireland.
The pair were travelling in a Seat Ibiza when it crashed in to a tree near their army base Catterick Garrison, in North Yorkshire, on Saturday.
Codie Richardson, 20, was killed alongside a comrade in a car crash outside their base in North Yorkshire
The man, who was driving, died in the crash, while the woman died shortly afterwards at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Both were serving soldiers with the The Royal Dragoon Guards, North Yorkshire Police said today.
Speaking on behalf of The Royal Dragoon Guards, Major Hugh Pearce-Gould, Officer Commanding B (The Black Horse) Squadron, said: 'Private Codie Richardson had only
been with the regiment for five months but had made a very positive
impression on both her squadron and the catering department.
'Outgoing, keen and personable, she was always willing to take on new challenges.
Codie has been described today by her commander Major Hugh Pearce-Gould as 'outgoing, keen and personable'. He said she would be 'greatly missed' by the regiment
'She
embraced being in a cavalry regiment and seized the opportunity to take
up horse riding.
'She was also a very caring, considerate person and
always put the needs of others first.
'Our deepest sympathies are with her family and friends at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed by the regiment.
'Trooper Mark McKeen was a well rounded individual and a first class soldier; his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him.
Deaths: The 20-year-old was fatally injured in the accident on Saturday evening close to Catterick Garrison, near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The scene is pictured
Nearby: Catterick Garrison (file picture) is the Army's largest training establishment. 23-year-old Mark McKeen, who was driving the vehicle, died at the scene
'He was a popular and engaging member of the regiment.
'He served with great courage and dedication on two difficult and dangerous tours of Afghanistan.
'His untimely loss is a terrible tragedy but his memory will always be cherished by The Royal Dragoon Guards and those of us fortunate enough to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.'
Police have said no other vehicles were involved in the collision on Leyburn Road, near the entrance to Catterick Golf Club at 8pm on Saturday.
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