The three young people who lost their lives in the tragic collision on Bedfont Road, near Heathrow, on Monday, 31 March, have been formally identified.
Victims Identified
The victims have been named as:
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Star Tomkins, 17
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Jimmy Savory, 17
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Harley Woods, 18
In a statement, the family of Harley Woods expressed their profound grief:
We as a family are completely devastated by the loss of Harley. We ask if we can be left in peace to grieve and find a way through this.”
Ongoing Investigation
The fatal collision, which involved a car and a bus, occurred late at night on Bedfont Road, close to Feltham Young Offenders Institution. Police and emergency services were called to the scene just before midnight.
It is believed that the car the teenagers were traveling in collided with an H26 bus on a narrow railway bridge. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth person and two passengers from the bus were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Inquest and Investigation
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit leading the inquiry. An inquest is due to open and adjourn at West London Coroner’s Court on Tuesday, 8 April.
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward. Those with information are urged to call the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference CAD 1045/31Mar.
Community in Mourning
Tributes have been pouring in from friends and community members, who described the three young people as vibrant, kind-hearted, and full of potential. Local residents have left flowers and messages at the scene, paying respects to the victims and showing solidarity with the grieving families.
Counselling services are being offered to students at the local schools where the teenagers were known, as the community comes to terms with the devastating loss.
