Young couple expecting a baby boy are killed in car crash with lorry
A young couple expecting a baby boy was tragically killed in a car accident on Monday.
Horse lover Jessica Poole, 18, who was about four months pregnant, and fitness fanatic Josh Alexander, 21, were driving their white Vauxhall Corsa on Monday when it pulled into a white lorry in Woodchurch, Kent, at around 5pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the couple from Hastings were pronounced dead.
Josh, who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who ‘brought the best out of everyone’.
Josh’s father Ben Sissens said his son’s death left him with a “void that I don’t think can ever be filled.”
Jessica Poole, 18, who was thought to be about four months pregnant, died when the white Vauxhall Corsa she and her boyfriend were traveling in collided with a white lorry in Woodchurch, Kent at about 5pm Monday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the young couple from Hastings were pronounced dead
Josh, a fitness fanatic who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who ‘brought the best out of everyone’
Jessica and Josh were from Hastings in East Sussex
Josh’s father Ben Sissens, pictured together, said his son’s death had left him with a ‘void that I don’t think can ever be filled’
Josh with his mother Becky Alexander
In a tribute reported by Kent OnlineMr. Sissens said about his sonYou were my first, my everything, my mini-me, my heart, my soul and my proudest achievement.
“Rest now my dear, with your beautiful Jess and your little boy.”
Josh’s friend Ben Wheeler wrote online, “I’ve never met someone as wonderful, honest, kind and hardworking as you.
“You deserved the world and deserved to be with Jess and your little boy.
“I hope the three of you are in a better place together. You will be missed forever.’
Another friend, Michael Harmer, said, “You were a blessing to my life and everyone’s – your light shone and you never failed to bring out the best in everyone.”
Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of Jessica’s (pictured), said: “[I am] I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that my angel girl is gone, I’m absolutely heartbroken’
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage who may be able to help come forward
Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of Jessica’s, wrote: ‘I am incredibly speechless and in disbelief.
‘[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact that my angel girl is gone I am absolutely heartbroken.
“You taught me the meaning of friendship and were and always will be the kindest soul I have ever met.
“From being college girls to growing up together, I have made some of the most amazing memories with you and memories I will cherish forever.
“From talking every day and being with you all the time to having nothing but the mark you leave breaks my heart.
“I am beyond lucky to have been a part of your life and you really brightened mine up.
“Losing you will be something I will never heal from, but living for you is something I promise.
“I hope you’re at peace with baby Marcus somewhere out there [and] Josh.
“Never forget me, because I will never forget you, I love you, my special girl.”
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing to witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to help come forward.
Witnesses should call 01622 798 538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting MM/MD/059/23.