Eleisha Skinner, a 21-year-old beauty queen who was crowned Miss Faversham in 2022, suffered a fatal accident outside Buckinghamshire New University in High Wycombe. The incident occurred when Skinner was unloading her belongings from her parked car, which unexpectedly rolled backwards and pinned her against the wall of her university accommodation. In a courageous effort, she managed to call emergency services for help even while trapped.

Emergency responders arrived promptly and rushed Skinner to the hospital, where medical staff made desperate attempts to save her life. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries days later on January 8. Eleisha was a social work student, and her untimely death has left her family, friends, and university community in shock and mourning. Her dedication to her studies and her title as a beauty queen reflect a promising future that was cut short by this tragic event.

In recognition of her academic achievements, Eleisha Skinner is set to receive a BSc with honours in social work posthumously. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with parked vehicles and the importance of vigilance when unloading belongings. The impact of her loss will resonate throughout her community, inspiring conversations about vehicle safety and awareness for others, especially students living away from home.