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Fox News
4 days ago
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Wife of British soccer club executive killed in jet ski collision in Spain
Debra Wright, the wife of a soccer team executive in England, was tragically killed in Spain over the weekend after a reported collision involving a jet ski and speedboat, the team announced in a statement Monday. Ashton Town Football Club, which plays in Division One North of the North West Counties League, released a statement on social media confirming the death of 47-year-old Wright, the wife of team chairman Chris Wright. "It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that on behalf of Ashton Town FC we announce the tragic death of Debra Wright, wife of Chris our Chairman who was tragically killed whilst on holiday in Spain on Saturday evening," a statement on X said. "Our family are in mourning at this sad time and we ask for time for Chris and his family and everyone and the club to be able to start to come to terms with this tragedy. RIP Debra, fly high sweetheart." Wright was aboard a jet ski being ridden by a friend near Playa de Los Toros, in Manilva, Malaga, at around 7 p.m. when the watercraft was struck by a speed boat, The Times reported, citing local law enforcement. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators told the outlet the driver of the speedboat allegedly had a "low" test reading for alcohol and that the individual had been detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. According to The Times, the person was released. Tributes for Debra Wright poured in on social media. The team announced Monday that its match against Burscough was postponed "as a mark of respect" for the Wright family. "Our thoughts and love are with everyone who knew and cherished her," the team said. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Wife of Soccer Team Chairman Identified as Woman Killed in Jet Ski Accident
Debra Wright, the wife of Ashton Town FC's chairman, has been identified as the woman killed in a jet ski accident in Spain on June 28 Debra, who was 43 years old, was riding as a passenger on the jet ski when a speedboat struck her, killing her instantly The driver of the speedboat reportedly tested positive for alcohol after the collisionAshton Town Football Club is mourning the loss of their chairman's wife. The British soccer team announced on Monday, June 30 that Debra Wright, the wife of chairman Chris Wright, tragically lost her life while vacationing in Spain on Saturday, June 28. "It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that on behalf of Ashton Town FC we announce the tragic death of Debra Wright, wife of Chris our Chairman," the club said in a statement shared on social media. "Our family are in mourning at this sad time and we ask for time for Chris and his family and everyone at the club to be able to start to come to terms with this tragedy." "RIP Debra, fly high sweetheart," the club concluded in its statement. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to multiple reports, including The Times, Debra, 43, was killed instantly after a speedboat, driven by a friend, struck her while she was a passenger on a jet ski near Playa de Los Toros in Malaga around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Guardia Civil police told The Times that local emergency services quickly tended to Debra, after responding "swiftly" to a call from bystanders following the incident. Debra was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said the driver of the speedboat tested positive for alcohol and was detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter. He was later released on bail, The Times and SUR in English reported. Next, authorities will decide if charges will be pursued. After Ashton Town FC announced Debra's passing, tributes began pouring in for the wife of the chairman. "Heartbreaking," said one user. "Known Debra for a number years and her smile was infectious and lit up the room wherever she went." Former Ashton Town player Tyler Magee said, "Always a smile on Debra's face. So sorry to hear," in a reply on X. Read the original article on People
