Family mourns the loss of Chloe Pearson following tragic accident in Leicestershire
Tributes have poured in for 18-year-old Chloe Pearson, who tragically died in a car crash in Leicestershire on December 15. Chloe, a passenger in a white Citroen C3, was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes CLK in the village of Cotesbach. Despite being rushed to hospital, Chloe succumbed to her injuries two days later on December 17.
Her twin sister, Abigale, who was also in the car, survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. In a heart-wrenching tribute shared through the police, Abigale said: “The most devastating thing is that I came out of this incident without my twin sister. I’m absolutely mortified and heartbroken that I’ve no longer got her by my side. Rest in peace beautiful, until we meet again.”
The girls’ grandmother, Elizabeth Pearson, described Chloe as “caring, beautiful and so full of life.” Chloe had recently embarked on a career in nursing, and her family remains in shock following the devastating loss. Elizabeth said, “The family has been ripped apart. We are all mourning together. Castleford is mourning.”
Leicestershire Police confirmed that seven people were injured in the crash, including the driver of the Citroen and one other passenger, both of whom are still in hospital. The drivers and passengers of the Mercedes are also receiving treatment. Detectives are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.
