Tributes paid to ‘selfless’ Leeds family killed in A38 horror crash
“May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.” 🕊️
Tributes have been paid to a Leeds family who died in a “heartbreaking” crash over the weekend.
A red Hyundai containing five people left the A38 and crashed into trees close to the Toyota Island in Derby at about 11pm on Saturday (July 25).
Four of the passengers were killed, while the driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed.
Last night (July 27), Derbyshire Police named three of the people killed in the crash as Abubacarr Camara, 36, Isa Jaiteh, 30, and their 11-month old daughter Aisha.
An 18-year-old woman, who has not been named, also died at the scene of the collision, the force said.
The Gambia Welfare Society in Leeds described Mr Camara as a “dedicated servant of his community” who mentored young children through football.
The statement added: “He will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and selfless service.”
The society said it is “grateful” that the driver survived the collision, and its members pray for his “full and speedy recovery”.
“May Allah forgive them all, have mercy on them, grant them the highest place in Jannatul Firdaus, and give their families strength and patience during this heartbreaking time,” the statement added.
On Monday, the Gambia High Commission in the UK described the deaths of the four people, who it said were travelling together from Birmingham to Leeds, as “tragic”.
The statement said: “Her excellency Dr Fatou Bensouda, high commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Kingdom, together with the staff of the high commission, extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
“The deputy head of mission, Mr Suntou Touray, has spoken with the president of the Gambia Welfare Society in Leeds, Mr Yanks Sawo, to convey the high commission’s condolences and to co-ordinate with the family’s liaison representative.
“The high commission remains in contact with the relevant authorities and the affected families and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
“May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.”
Police said in a statement: “The relatives of those involved have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Our thoughts are with them at this most distressing time.”