Family tribute to 'beloved' 18-year-old killed in crash
10:46am Wed 23rd Jul 08:: written by Claire Moulson
A family have paid tribute to their 'beloved' 18-year-old son who died in hospital three days after the car he was driving smashed into a lamppost.
Robert January, a former Burnham Upper School pupil, was killed in Long Furlong Drive at the junction with Wentworth Avenue, after the crash on Friday.
A statement released by his parents said he was a known and loved by many people in the Burnham area who will miss him. He was a normal teenager who loved clubbing and going out with his mates, along with fishing and designer clothes.
Robert's relatives also spoke about their pride at the young man's pledge to become an organ donor. Their statement said: "At 16-years-of-age, Robert made a decision to be an organ donor and now four other people have benefited from his decision.
"As a family, we are proud that he chose this course of action and take great comfort that this was his choice to help others even though his loss has devastated us as a family."
Friday's incident is part of police inquiry as the red Subaru Robert was driving had been reported stolen on July 12. A 16-year-old passenger, who escaped with minor injuries, was arrested on suspicion of being carried in a stolen motor vehicle, and released on police bail pending further inquiries.
For the full story, see this Friday's Express.
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- Robert Was A Great Boy And Will Be Sadly Missed . Didnt Know Him Well But I Will Still Be Thinking Of Him . <3
- Robert was a caring and lovely boy who will be sadly missed by thousands of people.x - Rest In Peace darling -x we are all thinking of you and missing you millions -x x x x x love Kellie x x x x
- Shame about the outcome, but was he or wasn't he driving a stolen car? Did he have insurance? A licence? He could have killed other people as well. Maybe the idiots who steal cars for joyriding will think twice now...but I doubt it.
- "He was a normal teenager" Normal teenagers dont allow themselves to be carried in a stolen car or steal one!
- Roberts Going To Be Sadly missed by everyone that knew him and got to spend time with him. He was such a nice person to be around and always had a cheeky smile on his face that he will always be remembered for. Always in Our hearts, Thinking of all those effect. Love Always. R.I.P Robert, Everyones Missing you!?Xx.
- Guys you don't know the full story he wasn't a joyrider at all you haven't thought of the other possibilities have you? Robert January 18 Years of age - he definatley knew how to charm everyone he was a cheeky lad with a lovely smile and many including me warmed to him. He will be missed very much as he had a big impact on many people.I hope that all the support hundreds of kids have shown for Rob will keep the family going. R.I.P Robert January 1989-2008 xxx
- Rob was a lovely boy, always up for a laugh, he was being taken the mic out of thats why he got in the car, rob would have never got in the car if he wasn't drunk. He was easily influenced with drink. He shouldn't have died he didnt deserve it. he was always fulk of life got on with everyone, not a bad bone in his bod. Lets just hope he rests in peace now and god is watching him. Love you rob. Ill be with you soon ! watch over us x
- Yhh Rob Was A Normal Teenager I Bet You Dont Even Know Him . No- One Was There To Know The Truth . Only Rob Knows The Truth And He's Not Here . Rest In Peace Angel . Xx
- At the end of the day, two parents have lost a son and are grieving, no matter what the circumstances. My heart goes out to them and I cannot believe the comments of some callous people - you obviously don't have children and should keep your opinions to yourself. So what if he stole a car, he did not deserve to die. Rest in peace sweetheart x
- id just like to say theres no one out there that hasnt done things they shouldnt have,nobodys perfect,a few hours after roberts death my 23 year old daughter recieved a kidney from an 18 year old boy ,that could have even been robert. by donating his organs hes saved proberly 5 peoples lifes,so i givepeace and my heart to robert,and comfort to his family who had such a giving son with a very big heart
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