Four men killed in Huyton crash, families share tributes

Four young men were killed in a single-vehicle collision in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of Friday, July 24, 2026. Their families released tributes on Sunday, July 26, remembering Jack Diggle, 23, Benjamin Dooley, 23, Andrew Roberts, 24, and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26.

The crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on Liverpool Road when a black Cupra Formentor left the carriageway and collided with a lamppost. All four men were pronounced dead at the scene. A 27-year-old passenger was taken to a hospital where he remains in stable condition. Merseyside Police said the vehicle had been traveling from Liverpool towards Knowsley.

The families of the victims shared heartfelt statements describing their profound loss and celebrating the lives of their loved ones. Jack Diggle was remembered by his family as kind, quiet, thoughtful, and loving. A proud Everton supporter, he loved playing football with friends and had a passion for darts. He had been due to travel to Blackpool on Sunday to watch a darts event. His mother spoke of their final meal together on Thursday, saying the loss has left a hole in their lives that can never be filled.

Andrew Roberts' family said they were at a...