Young couple expecting a baby boy are killed in car crash with lorry

Horror as young couple expecting a baby boy are killed in car crash with lorry: Family pay tribute to much-loved couple as police launch probe

  • Josh Alexander, 21, and pregnant Jessica Poole 18, were killed in Kent car crash

By Chris Matthews[1]

Published: 10:55, 9 June 2023 | Updated: 11:44, 9 June 2023

A young couple who were expecting a baby boy together were tragically killed in a car crash on Monday.

Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole 18, who was thought to be around four months pregnant, died when their white Vauxhall Corsa collided with a white DAF truck in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the 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'. 

Josh's father, Ben Sissens, said his son's death had left him with a 'void I feel can never be filled'. 

Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole 18 (pictured), who was thought to be around four months pregnant, died when their white Vauxhall Corsa collided with a white DAF truck in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm. Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole 18 (pictured), who was thought to be around four months pregnant, died when their white Vauxhall Corsa collided with a white DAF truck in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm.

Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole 18 (pictured), who was thought to be around four months pregnant, died when their white Vauxhall Corsa collided with a white DAF truck in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm.

Josh (pictured), a fitness fanatic who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who 'brought the best out of everyone' Josh (pictured), a fitness fanatic who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who 'brought the best out of everyone'

Josh (pictured), a fitness fanatic who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who 'brought the best out of everyone'

Mr Sissens told KentOnline[2]: 'You were my first, my everything, my mini me, my heart, my soul and my proudest atchivement.

'Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy.' 

Friend Ben Wheeler posted on Facebook: 'I have never met someone just as amazing, honest, kind and hardworking as you are.

'You deserved the world and deserved to be with Jess and your little boy.

'I hope all three of you are together in a better place. You'll be forever missed.'

Another of Josh's friends, Michael Harmer, said: 'You were a blessing to my life and everyone else's - your light was radiant and you never failed to bring the best out of everyone.'

Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the young couple from Hastings were pronounced dead Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the young couple from Hastings were pronounced dead

Emergency services rushed to the scene, where the young couple from Hastings were pronounced dead

Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of horse lover Jessica (pictured), said: '[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact my angel girl is gone, I am absolutely heartbroken' Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of horse lover Jessica (pictured), said: '[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact my angel girl is gone, I am absolutely heartbroken'

Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of horse lover Jessica (pictured), said: '[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact my angel girl is gone, I am absolutely heartbroken'

Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of horse lover Jessica, posted on Facebook: 'I am unbelievably lost for words and in complete disbelief.

'[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact my angel girl is gone, I am absolutely heartbroken. 

'You taught me the meaning of friendship and was and will always be the kindest soul I have ever come across. 

'From being school girls to learning adulthood together, I made some of the most amazing memories with you and memories I will cherish forever. 

'From talking everyday and being with you all the time to having nothing but the mark you will leave behind, breaks my heart. 

Josh's father, Ben Sissens (pictured with his son), said his son's death had left him with a 'void I feel can never be filled' Josh's father, Ben Sissens (pictured with his son), said his son's death had left him with a 'void I feel can never be filled'

Josh's father, Ben Sissens (pictured with his son), said his son's death had left him with a 'void I feel can never be filled'

He added: 'Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy.' Pictured: Josh with his mother Becky Alexander He added: 'Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy.' Pictured: Josh with his mother Becky Alexander

He added: 'Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy.' Pictured: Josh with his mother Becky Alexander

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may assist to come forward Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may assist to come forward

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may assist to come forward

'I am more than lucky to have been apart of your life and you truly brightened mine.

'Losing you will be something I will never heal from but living on for you is something I promise.

'I hope you're somewhere at peace up there with baby Marcus [and] Josh.

'Never forget me because I will never forget you, I love you my special girl.'

Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may assist to come forward. 

Witnesses should call 01622 798 538 or email [email protected] quoting MM/MD/059/23.

This is a breaking news[3] story. More to follow. 

References

  1. ^ Chris Matthews (www.dailymail.co.uk)
  2. ^ KentOnline (www.kentonline.co.uk)
  3. ^ breaking news (www.dailymail.co.uk)

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