Two teenagers who died in a crash in Gonalston have been officially named by police.
Harvey Holehouse, aged 19, of Woodborough, Nottingham, and Jake Hankins, aged 17, from Stamford, Rutland, were in one of two cars involved in a collision which happened in Southwell Road, Gonalston, at around 10.45pm on Thursday (22 September 2022).
Sadly both were pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement Harvey’s family said: “Harvey was an incredible person who saw the best in everyone. He brought joy and a smile to everybody that he met and went through life with an unrelenting energy which touched all those around him.
“He was tragically taken too soon and will be desperately missed, leaving a hole in our hearts. We would like to extend our deepest thanks and are greatly comforted by the overwhelming support and tributes that we have received.”
Both families have requested their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
Two other people were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with potentially life-threatening injuries following the crash.
A fifth person suffered injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
The A612 Southwell Road was closed between its junctions with Gonalston Road, Gonalston, and Beck Street, Thurgarton, while emergency services dealt with the incident.
The road was closed for several hours before it reopened.
Case investigator Louise Melbourne, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the families, friends, and the wider community at this incredibly sad time.
“Our inquiries remain ongoing as we work to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision and our specialist trained officers are continuing to offer the families support.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, who hasn’t yet come forward, or any drivers who may have recorded dash-cam footage that may be helpful to our investigation, to get in touch as soon as possible.
“While we understand people want to pay their respects we would ask anyone laying flowers or tributes do so as safely as possible.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 801 of 22 September 2022.
