Debra Wright was on holiday on the Costa Del Sol in Spain with her husband Chris when the jet ski she was riding with a friend crashed with a speedboat
A “loving” Merseyside mum tragically lost her life in a jet ski crash after colliding with another vessel on holiday. An arrest has now been made in relation to the incident.
Debra Wright, thought to be from Haydock, was on holiday in Costa Del Sol with her husband Chris when she was involved in a fatal collision between the jet ski she was on with a friend and a speedboat.
A spokesperson for the Guardia Civil in Malaga confirmed to Liverpool Echo the driver of the speedboat has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and being in charge of a boat while under the influence of alcohol.
Chris, the chair of Ashton Town Football Club, told The Times he “swam to her to hold her in my arms until she passed away” after the crash. The Guardia Civil in Malaga disclosed that Debra, aged 47, was a passenger on a jet ski that collided with a speedboat.
Despite resuscitation attempts, she was sadly declared dead at the scene. Paying tribute to his wife, Chris said: “My darling wife was a 47-year-old mother of four wonderful sons Stuart, Jack, Josh and Leon and a nanny to seven beautiful grandchildren. She was an incredible sister and doting daughter.
“She was our compass, the glue to bind the family. An amazing woman whose glow would fill any room. She was so enigmatic, inspirational and loving. Our family will never be the same”
Debra’s son, Stu McDonald, also paid tribute to his mum in a post on Facebook which read: “Mum, I never knew how much I needed someone until now, I’m so sorry that I didn’t tell you just how much I loved you every single day. You meant the world to me.
“We’ve been through it all, I can’t even believe I’m even writing this. I’m so angry and upset, totally lost, I don’t even know how to move forward without you. You are my mum, my best friend, I wish I could swap places with you, if I could knowing you would be OK I would do it in a heartbeat.
“It would be impossible to thank you for everything you have done for us, you loved me when I couldn’t love myself, you’ve backed me every step of the way. I really hope I made you just the tiniest bit proud.
“You know I was never one for a Facebook post, but this is just for you. Sleep tight mum, I miss you so much. Life will never be the same without you.”
Leon Wright, another of Debra’s son, said: “Mum you were one of a kind. Words can’t describe how much I’m missing you right now. You were the life and soul of every party, I am so happy to be called your son and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be my mum.
“I just want to say thank you for all the great memories you have given me, thank you for all your support you have given me, thank you for all your love you have given and thank you for everything else that you have done for me.
“I will make sure Riley and Ava know how amazing their Nanny Deb was and they will never forget you.”
Councillor Danny Fletcher posted on social media: “Extending my heartfelt condolences following the tragic passing of Debra, beloved wife of Ashton Town FC Chairman, Chris Wright.
“What an amazing family, done so much for our community. My thoughts are with Chris, his family and everyone at Ashton Town FC. Anything that Wigan Council can do to help, they will be there.”
In a statement, Ashton Town Football Club said: “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that on behalf of Ashton Town FC we announce the tragic death of Debra Wright, the wife of Chris our chairman, who was tragically killed while on holiday in Spain on Saturday evening.
“Our family are in mourning at this sad time and we ask for time for Chris and his family and everyone at the club to be able to start to come to terms with this tragedy. RIP Debra, fly high sweetheart x.”