Two 19-year-olds die in Rotherham car crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 15:19 · Archive

Jacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore, both 19, were killed when their white BMW crashed into a lamppost on East Bawtry Road in Rotherham on 26 September.

Jacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore, both aged 19, died when their white BMW crashed into a lamppost on East Bawtry Road in Rotherham on 26 September. The vehicle is believed to have been travelling with a blue BMW 4 Series before leaving the carriageway near Worrygoose roundabout.

Patching's family described him as a loyal, hardworking, caring and kind young man with a contagious sense of humour and a love for the outdoors. They said their whole lives had changed beyond measure and the pain left behind was immeasurable. Skidmore's family said his loss left a big hole in their family that would never close. They noted his great love for mending anything with an engine and said he was loved by all who knew him, especially his work family at The Paint Factory, his girlfriend and his friends.

South Yorkshire Police arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released him on bail. The force is continuing to investigate the collision and appealed for witnesses to get in touch.

How it is being reported

• Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in crashJacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore, both aged 19, were killed in the crash in Rotherham last month.BBC South Yorkshire · 10 Oct, 14:58
• Families of teens killed in crash pay tribute to boys - “forever in our hearts” and “caring and kind”Jacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore, both aged 19 died in a collision on East Bawtry Road on September 26Sheffield Star · 10 Oct, 12:32

In this story: Jacob Patching · Jacob Skidmore · Rotherham · South Yorkshire Police · The Paint Factory

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