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Hayes triple teenager death crash suspect 'fled scene' | Hayes triple teenager death crash suspect 'fled scene' |
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A man thought to have fled the scene of a "horrific" crash that killed three teenage boys is being hunted by police. | A man thought to have fled the scene of a "horrific" crash that killed three teenage boys is being hunted by police. |
The three victims, who died after the Audi mounted the pavement in London, were named locally as Harry Louis Rice, George Wilkinson and Josh Kennedy. | The three victims, who died after the Audi mounted the pavement in London, were named locally as Harry Louis Rice, George Wilkinson and Josh Kennedy. |
George's grandfather visited the crash scene in Hayes, west London, and said the family were "hurting". | |
A man, 28, who was in the car when it crashed, is being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. | |
The Met said it believed at least one other man ran off after the crash on Shepiston Lane, on Friday. | |
The 28-year-old was detained by members of the public before the police arrived, according to witnesses. | |
Detectives have not ruled out the possibility of more passengers in the black Audi, which is believed to have been travelling at high speed before hitting a lamp-post yards from an Esso petrol station. | Detectives have not ruled out the possibility of more passengers in the black Audi, which is believed to have been travelling at high speed before hitting a lamp-post yards from an Esso petrol station. |
The victims, two aged 16 and one 17, were on their way to a 16th birthday party at a nearby football club. | The victims, two aged 16 and one 17, were on their way to a 16th birthday party at a nearby football club. |
George Wilkinson's grandfather, Nigel Goodhand, went to the scene on Sunday. | |
"I'm really cut up. It hurts. George's mother has lost the plot. | |
"I wasn't going to stop here, but I had to in the end", he said. | |
"I'm upset, but I'm pleased I've seen him. He will be sorely missed." | |
The Met said in a statement: "Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision and the number of occupants in the vehicle involved," | |
The detained suspect is being questioned at a north London police station. | |
The victims' next of kin have been informed, and post-mortem examinations will be held in due course. | The victims' next of kin have been informed, and post-mortem examinations will be held in due course. |
Other teenagers who were standing with the boys were uninjured. | Other teenagers who were standing with the boys were uninjured. |
One tribute left at the scene read: "George Boy, I love you so much, love Kev, Vinnie." | One tribute left at the scene read: "George Boy, I love you so much, love Kev, Vinnie." |
Another said: "I thought I would never have to write this and I don't know what to write but I will always love and miss you millions." | Another said: "I thought I would never have to write this and I don't know what to write but I will always love and miss you millions." |
Elsewhere, a card read "To my bro, always together forever," while a fourth said: "To my darling baby boi my heart is broken, love mum, Vinnie." | Elsewhere, a card read "To my bro, always together forever," while a fourth said: "To my darling baby boi my heart is broken, love mum, Vinnie." |
Tony Kitchin, 44, who works as a security guard at a haulage firm nearby, said: "This road is busy 24/7. It's a speed trap. | Tony Kitchin, 44, who works as a security guard at a haulage firm nearby, said: "This road is busy 24/7. It's a speed trap. |
"I'm really surprised we haven't had more horrific accidents like this. | "I'm really surprised we haven't had more horrific accidents like this. |
"No parent should have to deal with that. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of the people who lost their lives." | "No parent should have to deal with that. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of the people who lost their lives." |
Det Sgt Jane Shaw, from the Met's serious collision investigation unit, said: "There are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people losing their lives." | Det Sgt Jane Shaw, from the Met's serious collision investigation unit, said: "There are horrific circumstances that have resulted in three young people losing their lives." |
She appealed for anyone who saw what happened to contact the police. | She appealed for anyone who saw what happened to contact the police. |