Four men in their 20s died after a car crashed into a lamppost in Merseyside in the early hours of Friday, prompting tributes from their families. The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Liverpool Road in Huyton, when a black Seat Cupra Formentor reportedly left the road and collided with the lamppost. All four occupants — Jack Diggle, 23; Benjamin Dooley, 23; Andrew Roberts, 24; and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26 — were pronounced dead at the scene.

Merseyside Police confirmed the vehicle was traveling from Liverpool towards Knowsley at the time of the crash and have launched a serious collision investigation. Authorities have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact the police serious collision investigation unit.

Families of the deceased issued heartfelt statements paying tribute to their loved ones. Shackleton-Brady was remembered as a devoted and loving father to his two children, described by relatives as loyal, generous, and bringing joy to those around him. Diggle’s family highlighted his kind and thoughtful nature, with his mother expressing profound grief for their "gentle giant" who will be loved forever.

Dooley’s mother described her son as the kindest person she knew, with a heart of gold, and conveyed how his death has left her life shattered. His sister called the loss surreal, saying it felt like a terrible dream. Roberts’ family reflected on the pain of their loss, noting the painful reminder his passing serves of life's fragility and the absence he feels every day.

The Merseyside police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash as relatives and the local community mourn the sudden loss of the four young men.