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Accrington mum dies after three-day fight for life

9:51pm Friday 12th February 2010 in


THE mother of a toddler killed by an out-of-control car in Accrington town centre has died.

Jackie Bloomer, 30, passed away tonight at Royal Preston Hospital, three days after the horrific crash which also took the life of her 18-month-old son Jayden.

The 89-year-old driver of the vehicle, Alfred Ernest Wray, also died following the smash in Eastgate, opposite the junction with Water Street.

After the car struck Mrs Bloomer, it then hit Jayden’s pushchair, pinning it against the corner of The Old Tannery building in Eastgate.

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital before being transferred to Preston for more specialist treatment.

After the car struck Mrs Bloomer, it then hit Jayden’s pushchair, pinning it against the corner of The Old Tannery building in Eastgate.

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Preston Hospital for more specialist treatment.

Throughout the past three days her husband Chris has kept a vigil at her bedside.

Police said that Mrs Bloomer, who is also the mother of six-year-old Declan, died at just after 8pm tonight.

Officers said her family had volunteered her organs for donation so that she could help others after her death.

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Alixet says...
9:55pm Fri 12 Feb 10

This is truly tragic. My deepest sympathies to both families on their loss of loved ones.x

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hunney says...
10:09pm Fri 12 Feb 10

R.I.P Jackie, i didnt know you but my heart felt sympathy goes out to your family. God bless, you are now safe with your little angel xx

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ossy says...
10:10pm Fri 12 Feb 10

jayden will now be re-united with his mummy..........my thoughts are with their family at this very sad time.

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ossy says...
10:12pm Fri 12 Feb 10

How brave of jackie's family to think of others at this sad time and allow her organs to be donated.

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lewops says...
10:17pm Fri 12 Feb 10

What a shame three lifes taken so quickly. No one can imagine what Chris and his other son is going through this is everyones worst nightmare. I hope you find the strength to bear this terrible burden. words fail me what an awful thing to happen ...there for the grace of GOD. Jackie and Jayden R.I.P may your souls find eternal rest together forever mother and child xxxxx

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sumner78 says...
10:18pm Fri 12 Feb 10

R.I.P jackie......Your with your baby now. Your husband and son have each other too.....sending much love to them both. I am deeply saddened by this tragic accident. no-one should have to endure a loss like this. x

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JPB says...
10:33pm Fri 12 Feb 10

what a nightmare sequence of events, so sad to hear of this.

R.I.P.

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SoapBox says...
10:39pm Fri 12 Feb 10

A terrible, terrible tradgedy and my heart goes out to the families affected.
I hope that the grief will subside over time and Chris and Declan rebuild their lives.

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blueandwhitey79 says...
10:45pm Fri 12 Feb 10

R.I.P Jackie, such a terrible loss, we'll never forget you xxx

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stoiley2 says...
10:48pm Fri 12 Feb 10

r.i.p to all you, such a terrrible terrbile accident, my heart and prayers go out to all the family, and may they find the love in each other, to help them through this xxx goodnight god bless xx

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Monsters mum says...
11:03pm Fri 12 Feb 10

To Chris and Declan, my family and myself hope you can stay strong for each other after this terrible terrible tradgedy. Heartfelt sympathy at this the most saddest of times.
r.i.p.

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stan the man says...
11:09pm Fri 12 Feb 10

Very very sad,hard to find the right words,Sorry.R.I.P.

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retired one says...
11:38pm Fri 12 Feb 10

So tragic, my thoughts are with both families as this sad time.
May they Rest in Peace.

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TLM says...
11:58pm Fri 12 Feb 10

Hope Chris can take comfort from the fact that everyone in Accrington and beyond is thinking of him and Declan at this tragic time xx

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jason & lindsey peel says...
11:59pm Fri 12 Feb 10

R.I.P Jackie, Jayden & Ernest. My thoughts are with both families. So very sad . ****

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chrislancs says...
6:43am Sat 13 Feb 10

I cant think of any words that may bring any comfort at this terrible time. My thoughts are with all those affected.
R.I.P

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chrislancs says...
6:43am Sat 13 Feb 10

I cant think of any words that may bring any comfort at this terrible time. My thoughts are with all those affected.
R.I.P

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phoebesgrandad says...
9:25am Sat 13 Feb 10

Any words seem totally inadequate at a time like this,my families thoughts are with you all,rest in peace.

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T18B27 says...
9:39am Sat 13 Feb 10

No words can explain this Tragic accident, Our thoughts are with both Families at this very sad time. Good Night God Bless Rest in Peace together.

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bazil0210 says...
10:26am Sat 13 Feb 10

My thoughts and prayers go out to both families.
I hope you can all find the strength to get through the next days, months and years.
God bless

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kennysimo says...
11:10am Sat 13 Feb 10

Alixet wrote:
This is truly tragic. My deepest sympathies to both families on their loss of loved ones.x
My thoughts are with Jackie's family at this, such a sad time for all.

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bikerjohn_uk says...
11:59am Sat 13 Feb 10

A terrible and tragic incident for all concerned. Is it time to introduce compulsory re-testing for elderly drivers?

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NickJonasFanx says...
3:18pm Sat 13 Feb 10

R.I.P To All Who Have Passed Away In This Tragic Accident. Our Hearts & Thought's Go Out To All Families.


R.I.P Jackie, Jayden And The The Elderly Man. <3

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joowoody says...
5:46pm Sat 13 Feb 10

R.I.P. I did not know but I offer you my deepest sympathy at this time. X

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Mrs Holt says...
8:56pm Sat 13 Feb 10

R.I.P Jackie. This is so sad ,my thoughts are with her family .The angels are with you Jackie and Jayden God bless you both .Take care of each other. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family at this terrible time.x

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Claire20988 says...
9:24pm Sat 13 Feb 10

God Bless Jackie and Jayden, together in Heaven now with the Angels. Deepest Sympathy to the family, keep strong at this horrible time. My heart and all of Accringtons, goes out to you :( xxxxxx

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JPB says...
3:33am Sun 14 Feb 10

bikerjohn_uk wrote:
A terrible and tragic incident for all concerned. Is it time to introduce compulsory re-testing for elderly drivers?
anyone could suffer a medical problem that renders them incapacitated behind the wheel, not just elderly drivers. it`s just a tragic sequence of events, a cruel twist of fate.

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ex-forces says...
10:38am Sun 14 Feb 10

JPB wrote:
bikerjohn_uk wrote: A terrible and tragic incident for all concerned. Is it time to introduce compulsory re-testing for elderly drivers?
anyone could suffer a medical problem that renders them incapacitated behind the wheel, not just elderly drivers. it`s just a tragic sequence of events, a cruel twist of fate.
what utter rubbish JPB!! this man was 89 years old!!! 89!!! I agree that anyone could suffer a medical problem when behind the wheel but at 89 years old the chance of this happening is VERY likely!! Not just that but their reaction time and vision is not what it was either.
There aren't even that many people who get to the grand old age of 89 never mind still drive! It was a tragic tragic sequence of events and it has affected our town a lot, I know Jackies husband and I cannot imagine what he is going through right now, god bless you Chris and Declan, our thoughts and prayers are with you both xxx

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cyberpaul says...
4:49pm Sun 14 Feb 10

Still driving at 89yrs-old is asking for trouble, even without dying at the wheel and taking two young people with you.
Reaction times for someone that age will be woefully too slow for modern traffic, which is more like a chariot race than a transport system these days.
Drivers over a certain age already have to have medical checks on a regular basis - HGV and PSV drivers have to have them starting at age 45 and every 5yrs thereafter - so why not a test of a driver's capabilities as a road user starting at age 70 ?
It wouldn't have to be a full test, merely an assessment of reaction times and traffic awareness.
After 75, it should be done every year and your licenced should be automatically cancelled at age 85.

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Rover_gem says...
9:35pm Sun 14 Feb 10

Our region has been hit with sadness in the past week. R.I.P. Mummy and baby, sleep tight. So tragic. xxx

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hjm27 says...
10:48pm Sun 14 Feb 10

so so sad. I don't know either family but the story made me cry - my heart goes out to the little boy who has lost his mummy and brother and to the husband who has lost his wife and a son. Such a tragic waste of life. RIP

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Gaius Grossus says...
11:31am Mon 15 Feb 10

Whilst most sympathy is rightly directed to the Bloomer family the critiscism of Ernest Wray upsets me greatly. He was a true gentle man and a man I respected deeply. His family, including his wife of 60+ years are doubly suffering because of the nature of the tradgedy. I happen to agree that there need to be improved medical and competency tests, but I thought that before last Tuesday. Now is not the time for anger, for cursing a lovely man but for supporting those we know who have been caught up in theese events.

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NLT says...
7:46pm Mon 15 Feb 10

Chris and Declan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and they will be for a long time. Look after each other and help each other through this. Little Jayden needed to be with his Mummy! I hope knowing they are together and looking down on you both will give you some comfort.
Yours and Jackie's parents' strength and bravery in donating on Friday speaks volumes about you. You are in the thoughts and prayers of people in your own town and the rest of Lancashire.

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