On the early morning of Friday 24 July 2026, a black Cupra travelling on Liverpool Road in Huyton, Merseyside, left the carriageway just before 02:00 BST and struck a lamppost. Four occupants, all in their twenties, were pronounced dead at the scene: Jack Diggle, 23; Benjamin Dooley, 23; Andrew Roberts, 24; and Craig Shackleton‑Brady, 26. A 27‑year‑old male passenger survived and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
The families of the victims have issued emotional tributes. Craig Shackleton‑Brady, a 26‑year‑old father of two, left partner Ellie Jones and children Phoebe (5) and Archie (3). Benjamin Dooley was a sports‑psychology student who loved football, padel and darts. Jack Diggle was described as a proud Everton supporter and a “gentle giant”. Andrew Roberts was remembered as kind and caring. Police continue to appeal for information about the crash and have launched a collision investigation.
Entities: Andrew Roberts · Benjamin Dooley · Craig Shackleton‑Brady · Huyton, Merseyside · Jack Diggle · Kelsey Brady · Merseyside Police
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Craig Shackleton‑Brady left a partner, Ellie Jones, and two children aged five and three. (multiple)
- [● 12 SOURCES] The crash occurred on Liverpool Road in Huyton shortly before 02:00 BST on 24 July 2026. (multiple)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Four men – Jack Diggle (23), Benjamin Dooley (23), Andrew Roberts (24) and Craig Shackleton‑Brady (26) – were pronounced dead at the scene. (multiple)
- [● 11 SOURCES] A 27‑year‑old male passenger survived the collision and was taken to hospital in a stable condition. (multiple)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Benjamin Dooley was a sports‑psychology student who loved football, padel and darts. (multiple)
- [● 12 SOURCES] A black Cupra (Seat) left the road and struck a lamppost. (multiple)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Police have appealed for information about the crash and opened a collision investigation. (multiple)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Jack Diggle was a proud Everton supporter. (multiple)