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The team behind Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams have paid tribute to cast member Umar Mahmood.
Now aged 18, Umar, from Broadgate, died in hospital on Thursday from injuries sustained in a crash in Chain Caul Way on Tuesday evening.
Umar was described as an ‘enthusiastic cricketer’ by his former school Penwortham Priory Academy.
He appeared in the first series of Field of Dreams and was then unable to travel with the team to India in the second series due to being from Pakistan and visa issues occurring.
A BBC spokesperson said: “We are very saddened to hear the news of Umar’s passing and the thoughts of everyone in the Field of Dreams team are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Umar was hurt on Tuesday evening when the Audi A3 Sport he was driving hit a tree in Chain Caul Way near Preston Docks.
He was taken to hospital along with 16-year-old Adam Bodi, also from Broadgate, and an unnamed 17-year-old boy who is from Preston.
Both Umar and Adam died in hospital from their injuries. Their funerals will take place during Friday (13 September) afternoon at Preston Cemetery.
The 17-year-old boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Preston Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information regarding the crash.
Sergeant Paul McCurrie, of Lancashire Police’s Road Policing Unit, 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.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1538 of 10 September 2024 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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