A school has paid tribute to a former pupil, and Freddie Flintoff Field of Dreams star, who died in a horror crash. 

Matt Eastham, headmaster at Penwortham Priory Academy, has paid tribute to Umar Mahmood, who died in hospital after a crash earlier this week.

Umar died, aged 18, appeared in the 2022 series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams.  

Umar, the driver of the car died on Thursday morning in hospital, after he suffered serious injuries.

Matt said Umar, who left the school in 2022, was “a bright, studious, and well-loved” member of the school community.

He said: "He had a passion for geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory’s school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary ‘Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams’.

"It was a privilege for us here at Priory to know Umar. He was a young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did.

"It is of course with great sadness that we hear this news. We give our sincere condolences to all of Umar’s family and friends on behalf of the school, at what will be a very difficult time. They too, are in our thoughts and prayers today."

Earlier, the school paid tribute to Adam Bodi, who also died in hospital after the same crash.

The teenager had just received his GCSE results in the summer.

The crash happened at 10.55pm on Tuesday (September 10) on Chain Caul Way, between Leeward Road and Nile Close.

A 17-year-old boy, who was a front seat passenger, suffered serious injuries and is in a stable condition in hospital.

Umar Mahmood with Freddie Flintoff, on Freddie's Field of DreamsUmar Mahmood with Freddie Flintoff, on Freddie's Field of Dreams (Image: Penwortham Priory Academy)

Police are still investigate the collision, and continue to appeal for witnesses and for CCTV and dashcam footage from the area.

Sgt Paul McCurrie said: “This was a collision with tragic circumstances.

“Two young people have died, and I wish to extend my sympathy to their families, loved ones and friends.

“We are investigating how the collision happened, and we continue to ask for anyone who witnessed it to contact us.

“Also, if anyone was driving in the Chain Caul Lane area around the time of the collision and has dash cam footage, or they have CCTV footage from the area, please get in touch.”

Anything with information can call 101, quoting log 1538 of 10 September 2024, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.