Young Beauty Queen, 21, Killed in Shocking Car Accident
Eleisha Skinner, a 21-year-old beauty queen and Buckinghamshire New University student, was fatally crushed by her own car outside her student accommodation in High Wycombe. The horror unfolded when her parked vehicle suddenly rolled and pinned her against a wall as she unloaded.
Her housemates sprang into action, freeing Eleisha before paramedics rushed her to John Radcliffe Hospital.
Desperate Battle for Life Ends in Tragedy
Despite heroic efforts by emergency crews, Eleisha died three days later on January 8. A post-mortem confirmed she succumbed to anoxic brain injury caused by asphyxia compression.
Senior coroner Crispin Butler has adjourned the inquest until June 23 to conduct a full investigation.
Tributes Pour in for ‘Precious’ Miss Faversham 2022
Eleisha, crowned Miss Faversham 2022, has been remembered fondly by family and community alike. Her parents described her as their “beautiful daughter” and praised the emergency responders, especially the air ambulance doctor.
“Our beautiful daughter Eleisha was in a tragic accident at the young age of 21 years. With the amazing response of the emergency services, we were able to spend her last few days with her. The air ambulance doctor was fantastic. We would like to raise funds in Eleisha’s name to support this charity so they can continue the amazing work that they do.”
Her family has launched a GoFundMe to support the Thames Valley Air Ambulance charity.
The Faversham Carnival Club added:
“It is with deep regret and sadness that we have to let you know that our beautiful Miss Faversham 2022, Eleisha Skinner, died on January 8 following a tragic accident. Eleisha was a fantastic ambassador for Faversham and a truly lovely girl. We all have some lovely memories of our time spent with her. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this devastating time. Eleisha will be missed by so many.”
