More on KentOnline
Home Canterbury News Article
A woman with a "beautiful soul" who was fighting for her life after a car crash has died.
Lucy Leadbeater, 27, has been named as the second victim of the Womenswold crash, where Casey Hood , 18, died at the scene.
Two other male victims were said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the incident, involving a Toyota Yaris at Denne Hill at around 3.50am.
Amanda Aubrey-Killen said in a Facebook statement: "Lucy Leadbeater's parents made the decision to have the life support machine turned off.
"It is with deepest sympathy that there was nothing more the doctors could do.
"Lucy's parents and her son needed time to process this.
"As you may know Lucy was involved in a car accident early hours yesterday morning.
The message, published yesterday, adds: "Her family and Logan's family are all supporting each other.
"She will be sadly missed. We will never forget you Lucy."
The post has attracted almost 100 messages from friends and well-wishers, many of whom said Lucy, will be "sadly missed."
"Rest in peace you beautiful soul. Thoughts are with all your family at this terrible time," wrote Samantha Blankley.
Carly Allan added: "My heart goes out to all affected and thoughts are with the family, a lifelong friend who will be sadly missed and never forgotten."
Casey Hood, 18, a former Canterbury Academy pupil, died at the scene near Canterbury.
Her death triggered an outpouring of touching tributes on social media.
Writing on Facebook, Chelsea Jade Webb said: "RIP Casey Hood you will always be in my heart life’s so cruel.
"What a beautiful inspirational young lady you become before you were ripped away from us.
"Love to you always."
The car which Casey was in had been previously drawn to the attention of police when it was parked on the A2 slip road towards Adisham Road. Officers found the crashed car later in the night.
Paramedics, fire crews, police and an air ambulance attended the scene early this morning.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the Toyota prior to or at the time of the collision, or who have dashcam footage to get in contact.
Witnesses should call the appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting 14-0130.