Ella Berrington, victim of an accident in Auckland, remembered a "wonderful and positive" girl

Dozens of friends and family members share their grief and memories online after the death of two Auckland students yesterday in a horrible accident.

Ella Berrington, a 13-year-old student in Pakuranga early yesterday morning, who also killed teenager Nathan Quist.

Ella was a Grade 9 student in Pakuranga, while Nathan was a student at Tāmaki College.

Before going to college, Ella had attended Pigeon Mountain Elementary School. 19659005] Speaking to the Herald on Saturday, Pigeon Mountain Director Ian Dickinson said that he had been "shocked and saddened" to learn of his passing.

"Ella was a wonderful girl throughout her time with us.The smile and positive attitude brought great happiness to her friends and teachers," Dickinson said.

"We We had only happy moments during the six years we spent with Ella. "[19659002] Pakuranga College Principal Mike Williams said that he had spoken to the family of Berrington

"We do what we can to support."

"Our priority is to take care of family and friends." A friend of Ella, Georgia Wilson, posted on Instagram: "For those of you who do not know or are not sure, yes my best friend Ella is gone, she spent in a car accident early this morning.I would like to thank everyone for sending love to this gorgeous girl that she would be so grateful.Remove easy I love you so much xx

"You were the only one no one with whom I could be around and talk about everything and cry when I needed you and give me a hug when I needed a hug and no matter what we were always going to be there l & # 39; One for the other, and now you are not here, I have no one to tell you everything, I am so shocked that I still can not believe that you are gone, "wrote Georgia

. , Cam Bryson, posted: "Rip Nathan you left too soon hope your in a better place and can not wait to ride with you one day."

Nathan recently participated in the Oxfam Ration Challenge, raising $ 428 for Syrian "

" I take the Ration Challenge to show the refugees that I am with them, not against them, "reads in his collection page

"I would be grateful if you would sponsor You to help provide food, medicine and education to Syrian refugees and to support people living in poverty around the world." [19659002] Police said speed appeared to be a factor in the crash in which the teenagers car slammed into a building in Pakuranga Rd around 4:30 yesterday

A bouquet of flowers marked the scene of the crash. yesterday afternoon crash.

Two lampposts were knocked down and a fence on the side of Pakuranga Road was crumpled and partially torn off.

Police want to hear from anyone who has seen the road. A dark colored Honda Accord near Pakuranga Rd around 4:30 am

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Serious Manukau Crash Unit of the Counties on 09 261 1300.