Debra Wright, wife of Ashton Town FC chairman, killed in jet ski crash

Debra Wright, the wife of a soccer team executive in England, tragically lost her life in Spain over the weekend following a collision involving a jet ski and a speedboat. The Ashton Town Football Club, where Wright’s husband Chris Wright serves as chairman, shared the devastating news on social media.

The club released a statement expressing their profound sorrow over the untimely passing of 47-year-old Debra Wright. The loss has left the family and the entire club community in mourning. The statement read, “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that on behalf of Ashton Town FC we announce the tragic death of Debra Wright, wife of Chris our Chairman who was tragically killed whilst on holiday in Spain on Saturday evening. Our family are in mourning at this sad time and we ask for time for Chris and his family and everyone and the club to be able to start to come to terms with this tragedy. RIP Debra, fly high sweetheart.”

Reports indicate that Debra Wright was on a jet ski with a friend near Playa de Los Toros in Manilva, Malaga, when their watercraft was struck by a speeding boat. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the speedboat reportedly had a low alcohol test reading and was detained on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter before being released.

Tributes for Debra Wright flooded social media as friends, family, and fans expressed their condolences and shared memories of her. The Ashton Town Football Club announced that their scheduled match against Burscough was postponed as a mark of respect for the Wright family. The team extended their thoughts and love to all who knew and cherished Debra.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the soccer community, highlighting the fragility of life and the importance of safety on the water. As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the collision, the memory of Debra Wright will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, the soccer world comes together to mourn the passing of a beloved member of the Ashton Town Football Club family. Our thoughts are with Chris Wright, his family, and all those affected by this tragedy. May Debra Wright rest in peace.