Mum dies days after crash that also killed husband and three-year-old daughter
A mum has died days after a pony and trap crash that also killed her husband and three-year-old daughter.
Rita Connors was left critically injured in the collision on the A228 near Tonbridge, Kent, at around 6.30pm last Wednesday.
Her husband Francie Connors and their young daughter Ka both died in the crash, which also involved a white DAF tipper truck.
Police have now confirmed that Rita has also died from her injuries.
The family had been travelling together in the cart at the time of the crash.
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Francie and the pony both died at the scene, while Rita and Ka were rushed to hospital where they both later died.
Tributes have been paid to the ‘beautiful angel’.
One woman wrote: ‘Never heard of anything like this. RIP Rita Francie Connors. God mind and look over your three boys.’
Another added: ‘God love their poor little boys. RIP Francie and his wife Rita and their little girl. Never seen anything like this.’
Floral tributes have been laid at the scene of the collision, with more kind words from others pouring in on social media.
Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty was among the many to pay tribute and shared a heartfelt video on social media urging people to keep the family in their thoughts.
Last week he said: ‘Went for a drive, him and his wife and his baby, him and his baby’s dead. So sad, God bless.’
Hundreds of people commented on social media to share their prayers, sympathy and well wishes, with many writing: ‘Healing prayers and love going out to you.’
One said: ‘Really can’t believe this, the most happiest little family, best mommy and daddy to their beautiful children, RIP our good friend and his beautiful little girl.’
The driver of the white DAF tipper, a 29-year-old man from Kent, was arrested in connection with the crash but has since been released on bail.
Police said the truck was being driven on the southbound carriageway, between the junctions of Branbridges Road and Hale Street, when it was involved in the collision with the pony and trap travelling in the same direction.
The force confirmed the pony also died at the scene.
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