Devastated family share son’s ‘passion’ after tragic crash death

A family have paid tribute to a young man who "lived a life of adventure" after he was killed in a car crash. Jason Myers, 25, from Maghull[1], died after the Renault Megane he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree[2] on Wanisher Lane in Ormskirk[3] on Friday, December 15. He suffered serious injuries during the crash and died at the scene.

Another man in his 20s, who was a passenger in the car, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Now Jason's devastated family have paid tribute to him and described him as having "lived a life full of achievement and adventure".

In their tribute, the family said: "Jason was one month short of his 26th birthday when he died tragically in a road traffic accident on December 15, 2023.

He is survived by his loving family: his mother Diane, his grandmother Hilary, his Uncle Carl and Aunt Kathleen; his Uncle Steven and Aunt Michelle and his father Karl and numerous devoted friends. "Jason lived a life full of achievement and adventure. He attended Halsall Primary School, Deyes High School and Scarisbrick Half school.

He later received a BSC and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from John Moores University, Liverpool. "His passion was always vehicles and engines, and as a child he was always drawing cars and bikes. He loved his BMX and then became a mountain biker.

Jason loved to hike and received his Duke of Edinburgh award. "He was well travelled, and has taken trips to Egypt, Europe and throughout the USA. Jason was an engineer employed by NSG Environmental and worked on nuclear remediation projects.

"He alternated his worktime between his home in Maghull, and his employment in Chorley and Aldermarston. He was fortunate to find a position he loved and in which he excelled. "Jason was taken far too soon.

He will be missed more than words can convey." Officers investigating the collision are appealing for anyone who witnessed it or saw the car beforehand, to get in contact. Anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision on Friday evening, are also asked to get in touch by calling 101, quoting log 1382 of December 15, or email [email protected]

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References

1. ^ Maghull (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
2. ^ left the road and crashed into a tree (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
3. ^ Ormskirk (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
4. ^ Man charged GBP1k a minute after dropping passengers at Manchester Airport (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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