Field of Dream’s star Umar Mahmood has died after a crash in Preston (Picture: BBC)
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams star Umar Mahmood has died aged 18 after an accident in Preston, his school confirmed.
Mahmood died after an Audi A3 Sport left the carriageway on Chain Caul Way in Preston and crashed into trees on Tuesday evening, according to reports.
The BBC star was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died after suffering serious injuries.
In a statement on Facebook, Mahmood’s school Penwortham Priory Academy 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 2 years ago, has also passed away.
‘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.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted Lancashire Police, the BBC and Flintoff’s rep for comment.
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