Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams teen star dies in car crash

He was just 18-years-old

Mahmood’s school confirmed the news of his death after the Audi A3 Sport he was travelling in, left the road and smashed into trees on Tuesday 10 September.

Another pupil of Penwortham Priory Academy, Adam Bodi, 16, was also killed.

The school said: “We are again saddened as a school to hear the news that Umar Mahmood, who was in the same accident as Adam, and who left Priory two years ago, has also passed away on Thursday, 12 September.

“Umar was a bright, studious and well-loved member of our school community. He had a passion for Geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory’s school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams.

“It was a privilege for us here at Priory to know Umar. He was a young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did.

“It is of course with great sadness that we hear this news. We give our sincere condolences to all of Umar’s family and friends on behalf of the school, at what will be a very difficult time. They too, are in our thoughts and prayers today.”

The school previously paid tribute to Bodi saying he was a popular boy with a wonderful sense of humour.

A 17-year-old boy is still in hospital but is said to be in a stable condition.