{"id":1482,"date":"2025-03-26T09:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T10:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T11:28:04","slug":"family-pays-tribute-to-loving-and-caring-son-17-killed-alongside-friends-in-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/family-pays-tribute-to-loving-and-caring-son-17-killed-alongside-friends-in-car-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Family pays tribute to \u2018loving and caring\u2019 son, 17, killed alongside friends in car crash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jacob Holman died the day after the crash (Picture: West Mercia Police)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The family of a teenager killed in a car crash during which two other teenagers<\/a> died have paid tribute to their \u2018loving and caring\u2019 son.<\/p>\n

Jacob Holman, 17, died in hospital the day after the car crash near Shifnal in Shropshire, on March 14 also killed Jenson Bridges, who was the same age, and Simon Evans, 18. Another teenager, 17, suffered life-changing injuries.<\/p>\n

Jacob\u2019s family have now paid tribute, saying: \u2018Jacob truly was an amazing son, grandson, brother and friend and he will be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him.<\/p>\n

\u2018We are very comforted knowing he is with his dad now, who will be looking after him.\u2019<\/p>\n

Jacob was the youngest of four siblings, with three older sisters, and has been described as an \u2018incredible friend\u2019 and \u2018the prankster of the household\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Floral tributes were left at the scene of the crash (Picture: Express and Star\/SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The tribute continued: \u2018Jacob was amazing. Everyone who knew Jacob would say he was quite a shy person when you first met him, but once you knew him it was easy to see how loving and caring he was, and how funny. We are very proud of the man he was becoming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Jacob had a wonderful group of friends who have given us tremendous support during this difficult time. <\/p>\n

\u2018We are meeting friends of his we didn\u2019t know he had, who are all telling us stories about how much of an incredible friend he was.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Just after Christmas Jacob found himself a job at a local restaurant here in Tettenhall as a pot washer, before he was quickly given the opportunity to help with preparing some of the food. <\/p>\n

\u2018He was learning to make the starters and desserts, and he was so proud of his creations, taking photos and showing his friends. We believe he had found his calling in life.<\/p>\n

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Three teenagers died and a fourth is still in hospital (Picture: Express and Star\/SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018He would often cook for his friends when they came round to our home \u2013 I think it\u2019s fair to say he was very domesticated and mature for his age.<\/p>\n

\u2018Jacob was the youngest of four growing up with three sisters, who were fearlessly protective of him, even though he was the prankster of the household and would spend his days winding them up at any opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u2018We live in a small community, and everyone knew Jacob. The local shop would always have a can of Monster and packet of strawberry laces waiting for him. <\/p>\n

\u2018Jacob enjoyed most food but his favourite was chicken wings, ensuring he had a regular visit to the local pub to enjoy a kilo of them to himself. This also allowed him to spend time with mum.\u2019<\/p>\n

Inspector Steph Arrowsmith of West Mercia Police said: \u2018Sadly, three teenagers have died and one remains in hospital with life-changing injuries in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with all of those who have been affected.<\/p>\n

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Simon Evans was also killed in the collision (Picture: West Mercia Police\/SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We continue to carry out enquiries into the collision and I would like to thank everybody who has contacted us so far with information to assist with our investigation.<\/p>\n

\u2018We are still appealing to anyone else who may have been on Offoxey Road on Friday night to get in contact. <\/p>\n

\u2018We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have been travelling through Bishops Wood and Brewood around 11pm, as we believe the Audi travelled along Port Lane and Kiddemore Green Road ahead of the incident.<\/p>\n

\u2018We believe the Audi was travelling together with a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black VW Golf. <\/p>\n

\u2018The vehicles were not involved in the collision in any way, but we\u2019re hoping motorists in the area may remember seeing the three vehicles together.\u2019<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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