Heartbroken family and friends of a young student who tragically lost her life in a car accident are rallying together to raise funds for her repatriation. Chloe Hipson, 21, was one of five individuals who perished in a fatal collision involving their VW Golf near Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland, on a Saturday evening. Chloe, hailing from Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, was accompanied by Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey, Dylan Commins, and Shay Duffy, all from the Republic of Ireland.
In response to the devastating loss, Bellshill Amateurs FC initiated a fundraising campaign to assist in bringing Chloe’s remains back to Scotland and supporting her funeral expenses. The club expressed deep sorrow for Chloe’s brother, Ryan, who is a member of their team, emphasizing the profound impact on him and his family. The fundraiser, organized on GoFundMe by Steven McLuckie, has garnered over £17,000 in contributions.
Describing Chloe as a vibrant young woman full of life, the club aims to help the Hipson family gather the necessary funds for the funeral arrangements and the repatriation of Chloe’s body. The outpouring of support has been significant, with more than 700 donations received. Chloe, a second-year student at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), lost her life in the tragic collision that occurred in Gibstown.
Reports indicate that Chloe and her friends were en route to Dundalk for an evening out when their Volkswagen Golf collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser. The news of the accident shocked the country, with Ireland’s leaders expressing profound sadness over the incident. Chloe’s family members, including her cousin Elizabeth Elliot and aunts Chantelle Hipson and Marie Mcstravock, shared heartfelt messages expressing their grief and admiration for Chloe.
To contribute to the fundraising efforts for Chloe Hipson, you can visit the online fundraiser link provided.