Tribute to ‘beautiful’ 22 year old who died on Christmas Day

Tributes have been paid to a ‘beautiful’ 22-year-old woman who died on Christmas[1] Day after a quad-bike accident. Gracie Vater died on Christmas Day after a crash on Saturday, December 23. It is believed that she fell from a quad bike which overturned shortly after 2pm.

One man is thought to have left the scene on a quad bike, but was later found and arrested along with a second man. Gloucestershire Police launched an appeal for witnesses to the collision, or for anyone who may have seen the quad bike prior to the incident. In a statement, Gracie’s family said: “We as a family are totally devastated to have lost our beautiful darling Gracie.

A treasured and much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunty. “She was the most kind, caring and beautiful soul inside and out, and would help anybody that needed her help. She was loved by everyone who met her.

A country girl with the biggest heart and a huge love for animals, especially dogs, pigs and cows. “Our lives will never be the same without her, but we take comfort in knowing that Gracie is with her beloved dad. We ask that all of Gracie’s family are given privacy during this horrific time.”

Two men have been bailed with conditions to return to police in February, pending further enquiries, reports GloucestershireLive[2]. Gloucestershire Police said: “A woman injured in a collision in Shipton Moyne, near Tetbury, on Saturday, has died in hospital. The woman, aged in her 20s, is believed to have fallen off a quad bike that overturned on Whitehouse Lane shortly after 2pm.

“She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol but sadly died from her injuries on Christmas Day. A man is believed to have made off from the scene on a quad bike and was later found and arrested following a search involving the police helicopter. A second man was also later arrested.

“Two men, aged 29 and 30 and from the Cotswolds, have been bailed with conditions to return to police in February, pending further enquiries. Officers are still seeking information in connection with the collision. “Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the quad bike being driven prior to the incident can provide information to police online by completing the online form and quoting incident 251 of 23 December.”

A fundraiser has been launched to raise money for Gracie’s funeral. More than GBP10,000 has already been raised for a send-off for the 22-year-old, surpassing the GBP7,000 goal. Money left over after the funeral will be given to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, the fundraiser states.

A message reads: “Gracie was involved in an terrible road traffic accident on the 23rd of December which has resulted in Grace loosing her life in hospital at the age of just 22 on Christmas day. We as a family are devastated and would love to give Grace the send off she deserves. “Her mum Angela is a single parent, and although doesn’t want to have to ask for donations she is not in a position to afford the big send of that Gracie so rightly deserves.

We ask that instead of flowers and sympathy cards that you can spare even the smallest of donations that can help ease the pressure on Grace’s mum during this horrific time. “Please accept our gratitude and if you can’t donate then please help spread the word by sharing this fund me. Any remaining donation will be donated to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Thank you.”

You can donate to Gracie’s fundraiser here[3].

References

1. ^ Christmas (www.walesonline.co.uk)
2. ^ GloucestershireLive (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
3. ^ donate to Gracie’s fundraiser here (www.gofundme.com)