Two teenagers die after car crashes into lamppost in Rotherham

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 19:48 · Archive

Two 19-year-old men died when a white BMW crashed into a lamppost in Rotherham on 26 September.

Jacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore, both 19, died when a white BMW 3 Series left East Bawtry Road in Rotherham and crashed into a lamppost at 6.43pm on 26 September. Emergency services attended but both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Jacob Patching's family described him as 'a loyal, hardworking, caring and kind young man with a contagious sense of humour who had a love for the outdoors'. They said: 'Our whole lives have changed beyond measure in an instant and the pain left behind is immeasurable. Nothing will ever be the same without him.'

Jacob Skidmore's family said he was loved by those who knew him, particularly his colleagues at The Paint Factory, his girlfriend and his friends. They noted his passion for repairing engines and said 'he has left a big hole in our family that will never close'.

South Yorkshire Police said their thoughts remain with both families and are urging anyone with information or footage of the crash to come forward via live chat, by calling 101, or online, quoting incident number 817 of 26 September.

How it is being reported

• 'Our whole lives have changed beyond measure in an instant' - Tributes after horror crashRotherham lamppost crash: The families of Jacob Patching and Jacob Skidmore have paid tribute to the two teenagersHuddersfield Examiner · 10 Oct, 19:12
• 'Nothing will ever be the same': Families pay heartbreaking tributes to two teenagers killed in crashThe families of two 19-year-old men who died in a crash in Rotherham have paid emotional tributes to their loved ones, describing the devastating impact of their deaths.Yorkshire Post · 10 Oct, 15:38

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

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