Julia Howson tributes: 'Our loving mother lived life to the full'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a cyclist who died three days after being knocked off her bike.
Mother-of-two Julia Howson, from Westbury Park, Newcastle, right, suffered serious head injuries when she was involved in a collision with a van as she rode through Hanchurch village.
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TRIBUTES: Julia Howson.
The 51-year-old lost her fight for life at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire (UNHS) on Tuesday night.
Her two children Lindsay, aged 22, and Matthew, aged 17, are being supported by specially trained officers.
In a statement, they said: "We would like to pay tribute to our wonderful and loving mother, Julia, who lived life to the full in every way.
"She will be deeply missed, after being tragically taken from us and many dear family and friends.
"The family would like to thank the medical team at the UHNS on the Critical Care Unit for their efforts during this difficult time."
Julia had been riding her bike along Drayton Road, Hanchurch, near Dog Lane when she collided with a silver Volkswagen Crafter van at around 9.55am on Saturday.
She was treated at the scene before being transferred to hospital shortly before 10am.
The driver of the van was uninjured and the road was closed for two hours while police officers investigated the collision.
Councillor Andrew Fear, who represents Westbury Park on Newcastle Borough Council, said: "I was very sad to learn of the incident. I'm a cyclist myself and I know the vulnerability and danger that cycling sometime brings.
"My heartfelt sympathies go out to Julia's children and her nearest and dearest at such a difficult time."
Fellow councillor Chloe Mancey added: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic incident. I'd like to offer my deepest sympathies to Julia's family and friends."
Police are now calling for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Sadly, the female cyclist seriously injured during the collision has since died.
"Officers are re-appealing for witnesses to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Matt Lovatt at Staffordshire Police on 01785 234094 or 101, quoting incident number 217 of January 5.
Send your tribute to Julia to tributes@thesentinel.co.uk
Comments
by pilates1234
Thursday, January 10 2013, 9:53PM
“such a lovley person who adored her family ..... will be very missed by all who knew her.
rest peacfully jules .... xxxxxx”
by Swriter60
Thursday, January 10 2013, 8:01PM
“Yet another tragic event to happen to such a lovely family, my heart and thoughts go out to these two young adults after losing the most important thing in their life, this situation to many is unthinkable, but to lose your mother at their age is totally unimaginable. It just goes to show how precious life is, and not to take those close to you for granted, you never know what is going to happen next in life, yet it always seems to be the good ones who are taken too soon. Heaven has gained another Angel who will continue to look after Lindsay and Matt just like she always did. Rest in Peace Julia, you will never be forgotten x”
by pensioner46
Thursday, January 10 2013, 6:28PM
“sincere condolences to all family and friends of this lady”
by FOX_ANDREW4
Thursday, January 10 2013, 10:31AM
“very sad to see another cyclist killed on staffs roads
i send my condolences to all”