Tragedy - family friend death

[mumbo jumbo]

I've not seen anything about this online but yesterday afternoon the 20 year old son of some of our closest friends was killed here in Birmingham. I've known him since he was 2 - a wonderfully talented young guy. We were out at a concert with him Mum only on Monday. My wife was told this morning and she texted me at work. I've been in bits ever since. All we know is that he was on his bike, something happened (I don't know what or where) and he died shortly after arriving at Selly Oak hospital. He died before any of his family could see him. Something is bound to appear on the wires sooner or later. When it does, I'm sure many will want to discuss / debate it here. By all means do so, but please - with dignity. Thanks.

mj

 

[lozcs]

 

[dawesome]

20. RIP.

 

[roadrash]

so sad

 

[mumbo jumbo]

[QUOTE 1909979, member: 45"]In Solihull?

http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/latest-news/appeal.asp?id=4882
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-18614636

Terrible news.[/quote]
Looks like the one. "A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently on police bail." It makes me feel numb.

 

[marshmella]

Terrible tragedy, many condolences to you and the lads family.

 

[Dayvo]

Terribly sad. Condolences to all parties.

 

[ianrauk]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[400bhp]

 

[defy-one]

Thoughts are with you and all concerned

 

[growingvegetables]

Condolences to the lad's family and you.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

A sad sad loss
My condolences.

 

[fossyant]

Very very sorry for all friends and family. Terrible.

 

[fossyant]

Best wishes mumbo jumbo. Take it easy.

 

[mumbo jumbo]

My wife and I have been to the location. It will be for the police to work it out precisely but in my (admittedly non-expert) view it is pretty clear that he was mown down from behind. He didn't stand a chance.