Updated: 18-year-old woman dies days after Qormi traffic accident<\/p>\n
An 18-year-old woman has died in hospital days after she was injured in a traffic accident in Qormi earlier this month, police said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The accident took place at around 8.15pm on 21 August in Triq Tal-Bajjada, Qormi.<\/p>\n
Police went to the scene, where preliminary investigations found that a 20-year-old man from Birkirkara had lost control of a Renault Clio and crashed into a barrier.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old woman, who was from Paola, was a passenger in the vehicle. She was later identified as Kelly Caruana.<\/p>\n
The two were assisted by a medical team and taken by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital.<\/p>\n
Police said the woman’s condition unfortunately deteriorated a few days later, and she was certified dead late on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
In a Facebook post, Fondazzjoni Nazareth identified the 18-year-old woman as Kelly, the daughter of one of the foundation’s care workers.<\/p>\n
In a tribute, the foundation said its community was deeply saddened by Kelly’s death, describing her as a “beautiful girl” whose gentle and sweet character, kind heart and “beautiful and contagious smile” touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.<\/p>\n
It said Kelly’s smile could “light up an entire room,” while her personality had left a lasting mark on those who knew her.<\/p>\n
“Although her life was far too short, the beautiful memories she left behind will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved and knew her,” the foundation said.<\/p>\n
Fondazzjoni Nazareth extended its condolences to Kelly’s family, particularly her parents and loved ones, and prayed that they would find strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.<\/p>\n
It also called on the public to remember Kelly and her family in their prayers.<\/p>\n
“May her beautiful smile continue to shine forever in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Rest in peace, dear Kelly,” the foundation said.<\/p>\n
Magistrate Joe Mifsud was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry.<\/p>\n
Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.<\/p>\n