What happened to Dean Richard Lowe and his son Charlie Lowe? The father and his son were killed in horror crash – as man, 28, arrested.
Death is inevitable but to die with a son at the same time is heartwrenching.
This is the case of Dean Richard Low and his son Charlie.
The father and son – two pedestrians – were reportedly killed by a man, 28, in a hit and run.
What happened to Dean Richard Low and Charlie? Read on for more.
What happened to Dean Richard Lowe and Charlie Lowe?
Dean Richard Lowe is a 45-year-old man with Charlie Lowe, 11, being his son.
The father and son were walking along a road in Grouville, Jersey, before being struck by a van in a horror crash.
The driver of the vehicle reportedly left the scene without stopping after hitting the man and his son.
Cops and emergency services scrambled to the scene on Rue de Fauvic and rushed the victims to A&E.
Sadly both Dean and Charlie died from their injuries late on Saturday night after the suspected hit and run.
Who killed Dean Richard Lowe and Charlie Lowe?
A 28-year-old man whose name has yet to be released by the media has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to report a collision – he remains in custody.
After an extensive search, cops said a white van with “substantial” damage to its front end was found in St Helier.
Their family have released pictures as a tribute to them after the tragedy.
Paying tribute, one social media user who knew Dean said: “Heartbreaking. Only met Dean a few weeks ago and he instantly made you comfortable in his presence.
“Such a gent. RIP Dean & Charlie. Sending strength to their family!”
Another man who worked with the dad wrote: “Dean was a voice for inclusion and a champion for disabilities & neurodiversity. He committed tirelessly to providing opportunities for those in need.
“It was a pleasure to have worked with him on projects and am forever grateful for his support.”
Rue de Fauvic was shut for 14 hours following the collision and reopened yesterday afternoon.
Police would like to speak to anyone who can help in this investigation.
Jersey Police said: “We are now able to confirm that the father and son killed in the road traffic collision on Rue de Fauvic on Saturday evening were 48 year old Dean Richard Lowe and 11 year old Charlie Lowe.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dean and Charlie and we offer our sincere condolences to them at this very sad time.
The States of Jersey Police are asking locals with property in the area and private CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Any properties with private CCTV in the area of the incident or anyone driving in that area at the time with dash cam footage that could assist police with their enquires is asked to call 01534 612612.