A young man killed in a crash after his car left the road and hit a tree was named locally.
Jason Myers, in his 20s, from Maghull, died after the Renault Megane he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree on Wanisher Lane in Ormskirk on Friday, December 15. He suffered serious injuries during the crash and sadly died at the scene.
Another man in his 20s, who was a passenger in the car, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Bouquets of white and orange roses were left at the scene on Saturday as loved ones shared tributes on social media to Jason who will "be missed by so many."
In response to the ECHO's report of the incident, Vicky Whittaker said: "Totally heartbreaking, truly a massive loss of one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to know and will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to family and friends, a huge loss."
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A number of tributes were also shared in response to the appeal shared by Ormskirk police on their Facebook page. One man said: "Not the news I wanted to start the day with. Sleep tight my brother, gone far too soon."
Another man said: "Rest in peace bro you are going to be missed by so many, we will always love you man."
One man said: "Omg can't belive it soo shocking RIP Jay."
One woman said: "The worst news we could’ve got, rest easy."
Another wrote: "Rest in peace, you will be so so missed always love you."
Lancashire Police is appealing for anyone who saw the crash itself or the Renault Megane in the moments before to contact them. In a statement, Sgt Paul McCurrie, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “Very sadly this collision has resulted in a young man losing his life and our thoughts are with his loved ones. I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision itself or the Renault Megane in the moments before to get in touch. I would also appeal to anyone who may have any dashcam footage to contact us.
"Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log 1382 of Dec 15 or you can email us at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk"
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