Four men have died following a crash on Liverpool Road in Huyton. The victims were identified as Jack Diggle, 23, Benjamin Dooley, 23, Andrew Roberts, 24, and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26. They died after the black Cupra Formentor they were travelling in left the road and hit a lamppost on Friday, July 24.
A 27-year-old man who was a passenger in the car was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Merseyside Police have been approached for an update on his condition.
Tributes at the scene
Dozens of bouquets of flowers have been placed around a tree at the crash site, along with pictures of the men and handwritten messages. More flowers, candles and balloons have been added since the initial tributes were left on Sunday.
One handwritten message read: "Rest in peace you beautiful souls."
Family tributes
Ben Dooley's mother, Kerry, described him as "her world, her best friend," adding: "It was me and you always. My life is ripped apart and I don't know how I will do life without you." His sister Demi called him "the one who always gave her advice and looked out for her," saying the whole moment feels "like a terrible dream."
Andrew Roberts' family said "life can change in an instant" and that the sudden loss of their son is a "reminder of how precious every moment really is." His mother Linda spoke of her "beautiful blue-eyed boy" and said her life will never be the same, with her heart "forever broken."
Craig Shackleton-Brady's family described him as a "truly well-mannered family man, whose love, loyalty and generosity touched everyone who knew him." They said his children were the "centre of his world" and that his pride in being a dad shone through in everything he did. The love he gave his family will continue to live on in their hearts forever.
Jack Diggle's family remembered a "kind, quiet, thoughtful and loving" young man who was a proud Everton fan. His mother recalled having a lovely meal with him on Thursday, adding: "Little did I know that it would be the last time we would spend together." She 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."
Police appeal
Anyone with information is asked to DM Merseyside Police on social media, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 26000600149.
