Huyton crash: Tributes to four young men killed after car hit lamppost

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27 Jul 2026 • 1:58 AM MYT
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Huyton crash: Tributes to four young men killed after car hit lamppost

Tributes have been paid to four young men who died in a car crash in Merseyside.

Jack Diggle, 23, Benjamin Dooley, 23, Andrew Roberts, 24, and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26, were all pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Liverpool Road, Huyton, just before 2am on Friday.

Police were called to reports that a black Seat Cupra had come off the road after crashing into a lamppost .

The car had been travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley, Merseyside Police have said.

All four families released tributes on Sunday.

Mr Shackleton-Brady was described as a “devoted and loving father” to his two children and as a “loyal and generous” man.

“Above all, Craig will be remembered for his kind heart, his devotion to his family, and the joy he brought to others,” his family said.

Undated handout family photo issued by Merseyside Police of (top row left to right) Andrew Roberts and Craig Shackleton-Brady. (Bottom row left to right) Benjamin Dooley and Jack Diggle (PA)

Mr Diggle, who was a proud Everton supporter, was described by his family as “kind, quiet, thoughtful and loving”.

His mother said: “The loss of Jack has left a hole in our lives and in our hearts that can never be filled. We will carry him with us every day and miss him for the rest of our lives.

“Our Jack, our gentle giant, we love you beyond words and will love you forever. Rest peacefully, son.”

Mr Dooley’s mother, Kerry, said her life had been “ripped apart”. She said her son was “the kindest person” she knew and that he had “a heart of gold”.

His older sister, Demi, described her brother’s death as feeling like “a terrible dream”.

Mr Roberts’ family said: “Our worlds are shattered, and we just keep waiting for you to come through the door saying this is all a dream, but it’s never going to come.

“Life can change in an instant, and Andrew’s passing is a painful reminder of how precious every moment really is.”

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