A heartbroken family have today honoured their cherished son and brother following his tragic death in the Huyton car crash. Ben Dooley, 23, was amongst four men who perished in the collision on Liverpool Road on Friday, July 24.
Shortly before 2am, officers were alerted that a black Cupra had collided with a lamppost. Authorities subsequently confirmed that four men, all aged in their 20s, were declared dead at the location.
A 27 year old passenger from the vehicle was transported to hospital where his condition is understood to be stable.
Ben’s sister has today posted tributes to the sports psychology student who had a passion for football, padel and darts. He also relished holidays with relatives and attending festivals with mates.
A fitness enthusiast who maintained his wellbeing, he was compassionate and “lit up every room he was in”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
In a poignant tribute, Ben’s mum Kerry expressed: “My son, my world, my best friend. It was me and you always. My life is ripped apart and I don’t know how I will do life without you. We did everything together.
View 2 ImagesBen Dooley was one of four men to die after a crash in Huyton on Friday July 24(Image: Supplied/Demi Lea)
“I’m waiting for you to walk through the door and say ‘you ok mum?’. You were the kindest person I knew with a heart of gold. Do anything for anyone. Loved by everyone who met you. I can’t describe how much I will miss you, it hurts so much. Fly high my baby boy. I love you.”
Ben’s sister Demi paid a heartfelt tribute, saying: “Ben my little brother, my one and only sibling, the one who always gave me advice and looked out for me, the most caring, kindest person in the world , my heart is broken.
“Feels like a terrible dream, I miss you so much already, the laughs we had and all the memories I will cherish forever. Love you my brother till we meet again.”
Ben’s mates Mikee and all the lads, Gannon, Butties, Browne, Duffy, Hayes, Toz, Platt, Swale, Smith, Bathgate, Rooke, Morley, Hampson, Mullally, Tyrer, Gormo, Macca, Shay, Soffe, honoured the man they regarded as a brother, adding: “To my other half, my best friend, I can’t understand how things like this can happen to the best people. They say God only takes the best and to me and many many others you are the best of the best.
“I’ve spent every day of my life with you and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done. You will always be my brother and nothing will ever change that. I love you beyond words can describe mate, you’re a once in a lifetime person. I was just so lucky for you to land in my life.
“I’d rely on you for absolutely everything you were there no matter what the problem is, I always knew you had my back and that’s a rare friendship to have I’ll never forget that you will live on with me and everyone who was lucky enough to have an encounter with you.
“Until we meet again brother you save me a seat right next you lad I love you to absolute bits Dooley.”
Demi described Ben as the beating heart of their family, which comprised Roy, nephew Frankie, nan and grandad, nan Lorraine, uncle Kev, Deana, Georgia, Lucas and his younger siblings Shay and Chloe.