Paying tribute to the 36-year-old woman who passed away on Christmas Day when a Mini Cooper killed two people in a river. Learn more about this tragedy and Rachel Curtis cause of death in detail.
How did Rachel Curtis die?
A “funny and bright” mother was killed on Christmas Day after her Mini Cooper slid into a river. Tributes have flooded in for the woman.
When Rachel Curtis, 36, and another man were killed in a Mini Cooper crash into the River Tawe in Swansea, South Wales, they were both killed.
After the automobile crashed through a barrier and sank into 20 feet of water just after 3 a.m. on Christmas morning, Rachel, a self-employed nail technician and charity worker, and her passenger Jay Jenkins, also 36, were found dead.
Mini Cooper crash: Explained
The two people found in the River Tawe in #Swansea on Christmas Day have been named by police. Emergency services were called at around 3.05 am on Christmas Day following reports that a car had gone into the River Tawe at New Cut Road. A black Mini John Cooper Works was found fully submerged in the river.
The bodies of a woman and a man, both aged 36, were recovered nearby. South Wales Police have now confirmed that the driver of the mini has been named Rachel Curtis from the #Bonymaen area of Swansea.
The male passenger of the car has been named Jay Kyle Jenkins from the St Thomas area. Their families continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Who was Rachel Curtis?
According to a statement from Rachel’s family: “Rachel was a humorous, wise, and distinctive individual. She possessed a great deal of artistic talent. She was a therapeutic art and nail art instructor at the Liberty Stadium.
“She was a close-protection officer and door supervisor who also taught self-defense and top security techniques. “She contributed to the financial success of the Jack Lewis Foundation, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide. Additionally, Rachel participated in youth programs that aided young girls and donated money to the homeless charity “Matthews House.”
They continued by saying that she will be “greatly missed,”, especially by her son Rhys, who is 14 years old. Lucia Walker, a pal of Rachel’s, said: “Rest in peace. I still find it hard to believe you left, Rachel Curtis. Our conversations and your wild sense of humor will be missed.
Police Investigation
“With your madness and weirdness, you helped make my time at university memorable. You will always be remembered by me for your sense of humor, intelligence, and artistic ability.” Police have opened an accident investigation and are seeking any relevant information.
The recovered $26,000 car is being checked for mechanical issues. Anyone who interacted with Rachel or Jay before the tragedy should be contacted, as should anyone who has any CCTV or dashcam footage or other relevant information, according to South Wales Police.
Anybody with information should get in touch with the police and mention case number 2200429694. The absence of any further vehicles at the location was also confirmed by police.
According to the Welsh Ambulance Service, two fast-response vehicles and two road ambulances were dispatched in response to a call made at 3:07 a.m.
Condolences were paid to Rachel Curtis
Portia Louise Hampton-Jones
So very sad, thoughts go out to their families and friends
Marilyn Shirley
Aww God how heartbreaking my thoughts are with the young girl’s family so very sad
Jayne Jones
So so sad RIP my lovelies my thoughts go out to her Family x
Mickeila Rawlings
Awe so sad condolences to both families at this sad time
Claire Lewis
Tragic, thinking of family and friends and those who dealt with the accident
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