‘Precious’ beauty queen, 21, crushed to death by own car as she unloaded her belongings outside student accommodation

A BEAUTY queen was crushed to death by her own car as she unloaded her belongings, an inquest heard.

Eleisha Skinner was outside her student accommodation in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, when the horror unfolded.

Eleisha Skinner was crushed to death under a carCredit: Cover Images
The student was unloading her possessions at the timeCredit: Cover Images

The 21-year-old had been unpacking the parked vehicle when it began to roll towards her, Beaconsfield Coroners Court was told.

Buckinghamshire New University student Eleisha was then pinned against a wall.

Her housemates rushed out to help Eleisha, who was eventually freed before being taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Tragically she could not be saved and died three days later on January 8 .

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A post mortem gave her cause of death as anoxic brain injury from asphyxia compression.

Senior coroner, Crispin Butler adjourned the hearing ahead of a fiull inquest on June 23 this year.

Tributes flooded in for Eleisha, who was crowned Miss Faversham in 2022, following the tragedy.

Her parents launched a GoFundMe to donate money to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service.

They wrote: “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.”

The Faversham Carnival Club said: “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.”

Eleisha was rushed to hospital but died three days laterCredit: Cover Images
Her family have paid tributeCredit: GoFundMe

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