The post mortem examinations of the two girls were conducted yesterday, but the results are still pending. Acting Police Inspector Donna West of Wiltshire Police stated: “This is a tragic incident and we appreciate that mourners want to leave flowers at the site. However, we are asking people to park on Watermead, Stratton and then walk over to the bottom of the grass verge where the two young victims died. Our investigation continues but we must be aware of the safety of all those who wish to lay flowers and it is dangerous to walk along the A419 as there is no hard shoulder.”
Following the collision, two males in their 20s were sent to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. After undergoing extensive surgery, one is still in critical condition in the intensive care unit. It’s thought that he has ailments that could change his life. The other man is critical but stable. He may potentially have injuries that could change his life.
The 20-year-old patient who was sent to Swindon’s Great Western Hospital is still in stable condition.
If you believe you have any information about this event, call Wiltshire Police at 101 or Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, both of which allow you to leave an anonymous tip.
Shaya Rae Leigh, 18, of Reading Street, Swindon, was the driver of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Kerrylee O’Leary-Staniford, a 17-year-old passenger from Albion Street, Swindon, passed away later at Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
Through Wiltshire Police, the family of Kerrylee O’Leary-Staniford has released the following statement:
The following is from Kerrylee’s mum Helen STANIFORD & the rest of the family:
“My lovely daughter had a clear sense of her goals in life and was very intelligent and driven. She used to worry a lot about things and about herself, but in the last year, she had discovered her happy medium and herself.
Kerry has a tight relationship with her sister Natasha as well as her brothers Aaron and Declan. Her nephews loved her company and she was quite popular with them.
“Kerry was studying Travel and Tourism at college, she loved to travel and as far as I am concerned she has now travelled with Shaya, I am going to carry on her legacy with her love for travelling.
“Kerry made her own choice to get into the car that evening and, unfortunately, it was the wrong choice, one which took her away from us.
“Kerry and Shaya were the best of friends, I hope they are happy and that they look after each other in their new place.”
The following is from Kerrylee’s dad David O’LEARY:
“My darling Kerrylee you made me so proud, my heart is broke, Love you forever and ever. My beautiful daughter we will Love you and miss you forever. Dad, Helen and Boys. “
Two 20-year-old men taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol remain in a critical condition in the intensive care unit. A 20-year-old man taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon is in a stable condition
Wiltshire Police have appointed family liaison officers to support the families.
