Jocelyn Daguman remembered as a “beautiful girl” after long weekend tragedy

The Tasmanian community is in mourning today following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl in a 4x4 accident on a private property yesterday evening. See the touching tribute.

Jocelyn Daguman, 14, who tragically died in a 4x4 accident. Picture: Supplied.

The Tasmanian community is in mourning today following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl in a 4x4 crash on a private property yesterday afternoon.

Mount Stuart teen Jocelyn Daguman is being remembered as a “beautiful girl” who loved animals and had aspirations of being a veterinarian before she tragically lost her life.

Miss Daguman was behind the wheel of a Polaris 4x4 Ranger on a property on Boyer Rd at Bridgewater when she lost control causing the vehicle to tip over.

Police arrived at the scene of the crash about 3pm.

It is believed paramedics gave Miss Daguman CPR repeatedly on the scene before the young driver was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

A 14-year-old female passenger also sustained minor injuries.

Speaking to the Mercury, Miss Daguman’s mother Sonia Van Den Heuvel said the family were struggling to come to terms with the loss of their much loved daughter.

“She was heavily loved by all of her family and friends,” Miss Van Den Heuvel said.

“I’ve never seen anyone care for animals as much as she did.”

Miss Daguman had just started Year 9 at Taroona High School and leaves behind three siblings aged 11, 18 and 21.

A cousin of the deceased, Skye Berry said she was still coming to terms with the tragic news.

“It’s so crazy, she was only fourteen,” she said.

On the circumstances of Miss Daguman’s death, Miss Berry said “I wish I could raise more awareness for people to wear helmets when they’re riding.”

A coronial inquest into the death of seven ATV fatalities in Tasmania which began in 2016 says the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries strongly support the Coroner’s recommendation that helmets be mandatory.

In the Tasmanian inquest, the Coroner found that 4 of the 7 deaths would not have occurred if the rider had been wearing a properly secured helmet.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help raise funds to support the family of Miss Daguman.

Long weekend tragedy: 14yo dead after Polaris 4x4 crash

A 14-year-old girl has been killed after being involved in a crash on a private property on the Regatta Public holiday.

Tasmanian Police confirmed the fatality in a statement late Monday night.

“Sadly, a 14-year-old girl has died following a crash involving a Polaris vehicle on private property at Bridgewater this afternoon,” the statement read.

“Police and emergency services arrived at the scene of a serious crash involving a Polaris 4x4 side-by-side Ranger on a private property on Boyer Rd, Bridgewater about 3pm today.

A Polaris 4x4 Ranger, similar to this one, was involved in a fatal crash at Bridgewater.

“The driver of the vehicle, a 14-year-old girl, and her 14-year-old female passenger, were involved in the crash.”

The statement went on to say the young driver was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital by the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter, “however sadly passed away”.

The 14-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries.

A girl has died in a crash on a private property on Boyer Rd Bridgewater.

Uniform Police, Crash Investigation Services and Forensic Services attended the scene to investigate the cause of the crash.

“A full investigation will be conducted into this matter and a report will be prepared for the Coroner,“ the statement said.

“Tasmania Police offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of all those involved at this difficult time.”

It is unknown if the pair were wearing helmets.

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