[ad_1]
The family of a teenage girl who died in a car accident in Co Armagh has expressed their grief over the loss of a “beautiful” and “special” girl with a bright future ahead of her.
Rachael Lowry, 17, was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Coolmillish Road, Markethill, on Thursday, police said.
She had been a student at Markethill High School.
In a statement, the family said: “The Lowry family members wish to express their heartfelt sorrow for the sudden and tragic loss of Rachael, who was especially special to the entire family circle.”
The family said that Rachael had grown into a “beautiful 17-year-old girl with great gifts in music and creativity.”
“The family was very proud of Rachael when she won the Junior World Drum Major Championship in 2017, and again in 2019 when she was runner-up in the Juvenile World Drum Major competition,” they said.
“With excellent GCSE results this year and starting a Health and Social Work course at SRC in Armagh, Rachael had a bright future ahead of her, however, the family’s joy at Rachael’s achievements turned to tears of pain. overwhelming yesterday afternoon.
“The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to PSNI, Air Ambulance and the neighbors in the place who cared for Rachael.”
Colin Berry, the principal of Markethill High School, which the teen attended until June, issued a statement on behalf of the school.
She said she was a “very popular” and “extremely talented” teenager and that the entire school was “deeply saddened” by her death.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lowry family at this extremely sad time,” said a statement.
“Rachael was a very popular and beloved member of the school community who displayed a genuine talent for the creative aspects of school life.
“She left our school in June 2020 with an excellent set of GCSE results, ready to take the next step on her educational journey.
“Rachael especially loved her professional studies at SRC, especially the hairdressing and beauty modules; And outside of school, she was extremely talented and successful within the world of tube bands, that is, as a drummer.
“I have no doubt in my mind that Rachael had a great future ahead of her and she will be fondly remembered by the entire school community.
“Our condolences to Rachael’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
Investigating officers are requesting that any witnesses or anyone who recorded dashcam footage in the area at the time contact them by calling 101.
[ad_2]