Balloon release planned as communities mourn tragic loss of brothers and friend in horror crash
Police are still investigating the cause of the collision
Loved ones have organised a balloon release for a teenager who died in a horrific crash last weekend.
The 17-year-old boy, Elliott, and two brothers, aged 21 and 23 - died in the single-vehicle collision Denaby Lane, near Kilnhurst, Rotherham on the evening of Saturday, August 8.
Emergency services were deployed to the crash scene at 11.39pm on Saturday to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a grey Seat Cupra Leon , which was travelling towards Kilnhurst when it left the carriageway.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, three occupants of the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 17-year-old boy in the car survived with minor injuries.
In the Rawmarsh area of Rotherham, residents are preparing to come together to remember Elliott on Wednesday, August 12, with a balloon release planned on the field behind the Fighting Cocks pub on Claypit Lane.
Organisers wrote on Facebook: “Please bring your balloon and share your happy thoughts of Elliott.
“Please share this post as much as you can and let’s get the Cocks field turning blue.”
It is understood that Elliott had signed up to serve in the army.
Flowers and balloons line the side of the road where tragedy struck.
Sally Watkins, who owns a field at the crash site, is urging visitors wishing to pay their respects at the scene to use her land to park on.
“Sadly the field they crashed in is mine ... if anyone would like to pay their respects, please please please. Do not hesitate to park or drive in the field. We have seen a number of cars parked on the road. It’s sadly not a safe road and we do not want another accident,” she posted online.
“The field is there to be used until we start to replant crops in October. So sorry for all the families’ losses.”
A moving message by Steven Grandidge posted onlinereads: "This evil world has just taken three souls from us. I knew two of them, and I can honestly say they are the realest people I’ve ever known and will ever know.
"Cav, the most genuine, kindest lad I’ve ever met. Whenever you needed anything, he was there, even down to just a chat. Whenever you were in his presence, you were happy because the kid could make anyone laugh and cheer them up.
"Shea, not only did you have the same mentality as your bigger brother Cav, you had your own massive personality as well. Kind, loving, loyal and real.”
Alex Johnson posted: “Rest easy Cav, Shea, Elliott all gone way too early! Cav keep being you… had heart of gold was most genuine lad ever when we spoke! Fly high boys.”