Umar Mahmood: Teenager who appeared in Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams cricket documentary dies in crash
A young person who was featured in the series "Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams" has lost their life in a car accident.
Umar Mahmood, 18, passed away in the hospital on Friday morning following a crash in which the Audi A3 he was driving collided on Chain Caul Way in Preston on Tuesday evening, according to Lancashire Police.
On Thursday, a 16-year-old passenger passed away due to injuries sustained in the incident. A 17-year-old passenger is currently in stable condition at the hospital, according to the authorities.
Mr. Mahmood took part in the initial season of the BBC show hosted by Flintoff, who is 46 years old.
Penwortham Priory Academy, his previous school, announced his passing in an official statement.
"Umar was an intelligent, hardworking, and beloved part of our school's community," it stated.
He was enthusiastic about geography in addition to his love for cricket, playing for the Priory school team and featuring in the BBC One documentary titled Freddie Flintoff's Field Of Dreams.
We at Priory were truly fortunate to have known Umar. He was a thoughtful young man, always mindful of others, and he approached everything with a blend of ambition and kindness.
The BBC released a statement expressing their deep sorrow over Umar's death, conveying that the entire Field Of Dreams team is thinking of his family and friends during this challenging period.
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The 16-year-old passenger who lost his life, Adam Bodi, was previously a student at the school.
Earlier this week, the principal released a statement honoring him.
In it, he was characterized as "an exceptional student, leaving us with nothing but wonderful memories."
"He was well-liked, intelligent, self-assured, and possessed a great sense of humor. Additionally, he was an outstanding football player who had been a member of our Priory football team for five years," the statement continued.
Authorities are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam video recorded at that time to come forward. The event took place at 10:55 PM on Tuesday.
Sergeant Paul McCurrie from the Lancashire Police road traffic unit stated, "This was a heartbreaking accident. Two young lives have been lost, and I want to express my condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones."
"We are looking into the details of the accident and would appreciate any witnesses to reach out to us."
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The accident follows comments made by former England star Flintoff regarding a serious crash he experienced while filming Top Gear in December 2022.
The event took place halfway through the production of the second season of Field Of Dreams.
