“Breaking The 20-year-old was on a nine-day holiday and would have returned home last Sunday if not for the crash Annabel Bate, Foreign News Reporter Published: 10:32, 10 Jul 2025 Updated: 11:01, 10 Jul 2025 A BRITISH woman footballer has tragically died after being hit by a car in Turkey. Paige Bowyer-Walker, 20, was out”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The 20-year-old was on a nine-day holiday and would have returned home last Sunday if not for the crash
- Annabel Bate, Foreign News Reporter
- Published: 10:32, 10 Jul 2025
- Updated: 11:01, 10 Jul 2025
Paige Bowyer-Walker, 20, was out for a kebab on holiday in Kemer with family and friends when she was hit by a car on Saturday.
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The tragedy occurred in Kemer, TurkeyCredit: Getty
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Paige Bowyer-Walker, 20, was on holiday in Kemer with family and friends when she was hit by a car on Saturday
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Paige’s family announced that she tragically died on SundayCredit: GoFundMeShe is said to have suffered serious injuries and, after undergoing emergency surgery, was put into a coma.
Paige’s family has since announced that she tragically died on Sunday.
Niki Bowyer, Paige’s mum, wrote in a heartbreaking tribute on Facebook: “It is with a broken heart and deep regret that we announce the passing of my beautiful girl.
“Her heart stopped beating at 8.30pm on July 6. Her poor little body suffered too much trauma; she just had enough.”
Following the crash, Paige’s friend Emily Taylor began a fundraiser to help her family stay with Paige in Turkey whilst she was receiving treatment – and to eventually bring her home.
Emily said on the page: “The last few days of her life, she spent with her mum and dad, who are totally broken.
“Paige was told daily how much she was and is loved by everyone and how much support we were all sending her.
“She spent a week fighting for her life, and now she is out of pain.”
Following her tragic death, Paige’s family thanked everyone for their support.
Mum Niki added: “We thank every single one of you for your support at the hardest time of our lives, but I am asking, please give us privacy right now.
“We need to try and process how we’re going to live without seeing our beautiful girl again.
“Paige was loved and adored by so many, and I know she felt the same about you all. Fly high, my beautiful girl, till we meet again, I will forever carry you in my heart.”
The 20-year-old was on a nine-day holiday and would have returned home last Sunday if not for the crash.
She was part of the Gosport Borough Ladies Reserve Football team, where she was described as a “talented” player.
Grassroots Football UK said in a tribute posted to social media: “Everyone at Gosport Borough Youth Ladies send their thoughts and heart felt condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Paige.
“Taken so young. May all that know you cherish the memories made both on and off the pitch.
“Gosport Borough Youth Ladies, our thoughts are with you.
“We extend our deepest sympathies for Paige, her family, friends and teammates at this sad time.”
The Foreign Office has been approached for comment.