A young woman who died in a quad bike crash has been named by police. The family of a 22-year-old Gracie Vater who died on Christmas Day have issued a tribute to her following the fatal collision that took place on Saturday, December 23.
Miss Vater died in Southmead Hospital in Bristol two days after the crash in Whitehouse Lane, Shipton Moyne, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire. 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 has launched an appeal for witnesses to the collision, or for anyone who may have seen the quad bike prior to the incident.
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Talking about Miss Vater, her family has 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.”
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 here and quoting incident 251 of 23 December.
Two young men from the Cotswolds have been bailed with conditions to return to police in February, pending further enquiries.
In a statement issued late on Boxing Day, Gloucestershire Police said: “A woman injured in a collision in Shipton Moyne, near Tetbury, on Saturday (23 December), 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.”
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