Tribute to 'beautiful girl' after woman, 20, dies following crash on holiday
Paige Bower-Walker, 20 and from Gosport, had been enjoying a holiday in Kemer, Turkey, with family friends when she was struck by a car on Saturday while out for kebabs.
She suffered serious injuries in the crash, including a fractured skull and major bleeding.
After undergoing emergency surgery, she was put into a coma.
Her family has now announced that she died on Sunday, July 6.
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Niki Bowyer, Paige's mother, announced the news on Facebook. She wrote: "It is with a broken heart and deep regret that we announce the passing of my beautiful girl.
"Her heart stopped beating at 8.30pm on July 6. Her poor little body suffered too much trauma; she just had enough."
Paige on the pitch (Image: Emily Taylor)
Following the crash, Paige's friend Emily Taylor started a fundraiser to help the family stay with Paige in Turkey whilst she is treated, and eventually help bring her home.
It raised over £8k from more than 300 separate donations.
Emily said: "The last few days of her life, she spent with her mum and dad, who are totally broken.
"Paige was told daily how much she was and is loved by everyone and how much support we were all sending her.
"She spent a week fighting for her life, and now she is out of pain."
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Following her passing, Paige's family thanked everyone who offered support and asked for privacy.
"We thank every single one of you for your support at the hardest time of our lives, but I am asking, please give us privacy right now," added Niki.
"We need to try and process how we're going to live without seeing our beautiful girl again.
"Paige was loved and adored by so many, and I know she felt the same about you all. Fly high, my beautiful girl, till we meet again, I will forever carry you in my heart."
Paige had been meant to be on holiday for nine days, and would have been returning home last Sunday if not for the crash.
She was a member of the Gosport Borough Ladies Reserve Football team, which is where she met Emily.
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