Teenage swimming champion dies after being hit by a car

A teenage swimming champion was sadly killed after she was struck by a car while walking to practice.

Jade Frith, 15, was heading to the local pool in Warners Bay, Lake Macquarie when she was struck by a Ford Laser on Hillsborough Road.

She was rushed to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, but tragically died on Thursday afternoon from significant head injuries and broken bones, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The local community shared their grief on social media with many using the hashtag #capsoutforjade with photos of swimming goggles and caps.

Our thoughts are with Jade’s family and all who knew her.

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17 Comments

- - mom111362 said
  - 30 Jun 2016
    12:16 am
very sad, thoughts with her family and friends

- - wendy_adhofer said
  - 28 Jun 2016
    10:29 pm
This is so sad. An angle taken to soon.

- - mom134803 said
  - 24 May 2016
    12:31 pm
Aw how sad !! My thought and prayers go out to those who loved her.

- - damish70 said
  - 01 May 2016
    11:23 pm
What a beautiful show of respect from friends & the swimming community-goggles & the swimming cap.

- - BellaB said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    9:06 pm
The death of any child is sad.

- - june11 said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    8:26 pm
A beautiful dedicated girl’s life cut short in tragic circumstances.
She will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends, especially those in the swimming club to which she dedicated so much of her life.
She wasn’t even old enough to socialise with a few drinks if she wished to.

- - taynik46 said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    7:35 am
Oh how sad for her family, friends and swimming community. May she rest in peace.

- - meedee said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    10:58 pm
Oh How awful for all involved.
I hope that the car driver was not doing anything wrong as far as speeding. Hopefully it was just a horrible accident and they are being cared for also. It would be one of my nightmares to hit someone while driving.

- - Naomi said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    9:04 pm
How heartbreaking for her family and friends. What beautiful tributes recognising her passion

- - mom160421 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    5:39 pm
Such a tragic accident. Condolences to the family, and my thoughts also go out to the young driver involved in this accident.

- - pakeko said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    3:19 pm
Such a loss to all those that new and love this bright star

- - mom165081 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    2:49 pm
How very sad for everyone touched by this girl. Such a tragic loss. Sympathies to her family.

- - mom156049 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    2:38 pm
Rest in peace Jade. Keep swimming in heaven angel. Thoughts and love to her family and friends. Tragic lose taken way too soon

- - mom90758 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    1:38 pm
Poor girl. A life ended too soon!

- - Mummytoabeautifulprincess said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    1:37 pm
What a terrible tragedy. Thoughts go out to Jade’s family and friends.

- - mom81879 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    1:14 pm
My thoughts are with her family too. Tragically taken way too young. You just never know what’s around the corner for any of us do we? Live, love, laugh, enjoy your life….have that bottle of wine or chocolate, it could be your last

- - Nas01 said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    1:13 pm
What a tragic story. Thoughts are with the family.