Family pay heartbreaking tribute to parent and 15-year-old son killed in horror crash
A 13-year-old child suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
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Your support makes all the difference.The family of a woman killed in a car crash along with her musically gifted teenage son have said Christmas will be “immensely difficult” without them.
Former theatre worker Clair, 42, and 15-year-old Sam, whose surname was not released by police, died in the two-vehicle crash in Oldham on Saturday afternoon.
A 13-year-old child suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
A 35-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of the second vehicle, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning, Greater Manchester Police said.
The family of Clair and Sam said: “Clair was a smart, loving parent, daughter and sister who would do anything for anyone. Prior to the pandemic, Clair worked at the Bolton Theatre, supporting those facing mental health challenges.
“She loved going to pottery class every week and was such a creative person and she could go from a lump of clay to making whatever she put her mind to.
“Sam was in Year 11, looking forward to studying music at college; he loved to sing and to play the drums. Listening to music was one of Sam’s favourite things to do, he was always around the house with his headphones on.
“When Sam wasn’t listening to music, he could be found in a world of his own playing on his computer. Sam’s family meant the world to him; he was a brother and son whose loss will leave a hole in our family forever.
“Christmas without Sam and Clair will be immensely difficult not only for us, but for everybody that knew them both.”
Pc Thomas Johnson said: “Our thoughts continue to remain with their family who are being supported by officers at this really difficult time.”
The serious collision investigation unit is appealing for anyone who may have seen the car, described as a Black BMW X5, or the crash to make contact.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2304 of December 23.