Driver 'stable' after Lightwood death crash
THE driver of a car which crashed and killed two men is still being treated in hospital.
The 26-year-old woman, from Stoke-on-Trent, is in a stable condition at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire and is receiving treatment for serious injuries.
The woman, who has not yet been identified, was driving a Renault Clio in Lightwood Road, Lightwood, in the early hours of Sunday when the car flipped over at the Gravelly Bank junction and landed in the front garden of a nearby house.
It is not yet known if officers from Staffordshire Police have spoken to the driver.
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However blood samples to see if she was over the drink-drive limit have been taken.
The police have confirmed no arrests have yet been made.
And officers are still trying to establish where the friends were going at the time of the crash.
The home owner, Nicola Bagnall, was unable to talk to The Sentinel when approached yesterday.
The men were due to be formally identified this afternoon.
But The Sentinel yesterday named them as 20-year-old James Morgan, of Lightwood, and Martin Wilson, aged 26, of Blurton.
James's former deputy headteacher at Painsley Catholic College in Cheadle, Stephen Bell, has paid tribute to a 'hard-working' student with many friends.
Mr Bell said: "This is very sad news. James was a pleasant and popular member of the school.
"He was always polite and was very likeable. He worked hard and the other students thought a great deal of him, as did the staff.
"He was a true Painsley student and would always greet me with a smile.
"We are devastated to hear of the very sad news and our thoughts and prayers are with James's family and friends."
Relatives and friends have left flowers and candles at the scene of the crash in memory of the two Stoke City football fans.
Mutual friend Nathan Hood said: "When two of my good mates die in an accident a stone's throw from my house, it can't get much closer to home.
Having to drive past every day is going to be absolute torture."
James's older sister, Sara Morgan, said: "The fact that over 100 people have been out in local pubs toasting them speaks volumes.
"James truly was amazing and influenced so many people's lives.
"He was my little brother and I loved him."
Martin's uncle, Andrew Milton, said: "Martin was loved by many, we will all miss him. I still can't believe it."
Staffordshire Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses who may have seen the car before or after the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sgt Ian Revans at Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident 174 of November 18.
Comments
by nelsonl
Saturday, November 24 2012, 8:13AM
“RIP to the lads who sadly lost their lives in this tragic accident :(”
by Bolly558
Tuesday, November 20 2012, 8:37PM
“RIP lads. My son knew James from the Red House pub in Longton. He always used to nod and wave to him with a cheery smile. He always saw James before and at the Stoke matches. Sadly i keep having a regular vision of him now waving across the room to my son, and knowing it will never happen again rips me apart. So soon after my sons friend died on his scooter just last week in Bentilee as well. Really tragic. RIP all of you....”
by warren-lloyd
Tuesday, November 20 2012, 10:06AM
“With that going on on your front lawn, about the last thing you going to want to do is talk to the local rag. Thoughts go out to then who have lost there relatives and loved ones hear and I hope the driver recovers.”