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28/07/2010
British Tourist Killed In Ibiza 'Hit And Run'
A British woman has been killed in a suspected hit-and-run car crash in Ibiza.
Francesca Foulkes, 21, was on holiday in San Antonio when she was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A 24-year-old motorist was arrested after allegedly fleeing from the scene. According the reports, he tested positive for alcohol and drugs, including cocaine and cannabis.
Francesca, who was known as Fran, grew up in Medway, Kent, before moving to Wigmore, where she lived with her parents and 16-year-old sister.
Her father, Julian Foulkes, a special constable with Kent Police, paid tribute to his daughter, describing her as "outgoing and popular" and "extremely kind and considerate to others".
A Foreign Office spokesman confirmed that consular assistance was being provided.
(KMcA/GK)
Francesca Foulkes, 21, was on holiday in San Antonio when she was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A 24-year-old motorist was arrested after allegedly fleeing from the scene. According the reports, he tested positive for alcohol and drugs, including cocaine and cannabis.
Francesca, who was known as Fran, grew up in Medway, Kent, before moving to Wigmore, where she lived with her parents and 16-year-old sister.
Her father, Julian Foulkes, a special constable with Kent Police, paid tribute to his daughter, describing her as "outgoing and popular" and "extremely kind and considerate to others".
A Foreign Office spokesman confirmed that consular assistance was being provided.
(KMcA/GK)
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