A BMW driver who was arrested after a parent and her son were killed in an Oldham crash has been released on bail.

Clair, 42, and her son Sam, 15, whose surnames have not been released by police, died at the scene on the road towards Denshaw following a crash with a BMW at around 4pm on December 23.

The 35-year-old male driver from Oldham, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has since been bailed, in an update from Greater Manchester Police.

A 13-year-old passenger in the same car as Clair and Sam was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The Oldham Times: The crash happened on Ripponden Road, while travelling towards DenshawThe crash happened on Ripponden Road, while travelling towards Denshaw (Image: Google Maps)

In a tribute, Clair and Sam's family said: “Clair was a smart, loving parent, daughter and sister who would do anything for anyone.

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“Prior to the pandemic, Clair worked at the Bolton Theatre, supporting those facing Mental Health challenges.

“She loved going to pottery class every week and was such a creative person and she could go from a lump of clay to making whatever she put her mind to."

“Sam was in Year 11, looking forward to studying music at college; he loved to sing and to play the drums. Listening to music was one of Sam’s favourite things to do, he was always around the house with his headphones on.

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“When Sam wasn’t listening to music, he could be found in a world of his own playing on his computer. Sam’s family meant the world to him; he was a brother and son whose loss will leave a hole in our family forever.

“Christmas without Sam and Clair will be immensely difficult not only for us, but for everybody that knew them both.”

Those with information on the crash, especially with footage such as dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV/doorbell footage from the area in the moments before the crash, are asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2304 of 23/12/2023.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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