Family members and acquaintances of a young couple who sadly perished in a car accident last week have paid tribute.
The horrifying accident in Woodchurch, Kent, on Monday claimed the lives of Josh Alexander, 21, and Jessica Poole, 18, who were expecting a boy together.
At around 5 o’clock, the white Vauxhall Corsa they were riding in crashed with a white DAF truck at Plurenden Road.
The two were tragically declared dead at the crash scene after police and rescue personnel rushed there.
Since the couple announced their excited plans to become parents in November three months ago, tributes have poured in for them.
A young man who “brought the best out of everyone” has been characterized as Tenterden Leisure Center employee and fitness enthusiast Josh.
Josh’s dad, Ben Sissens, said he son was his “proudest achievement” and added the “void I feel can never be filled”.
He told Kent Online: “You were my first, my everything, my mini me, my heart, my soul and my proudest achievement.
“This void I feel can never ever be filled, but I take some small comfort in the fact I had the privilege to call you my son.
“Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy. This is only a see you later, not goodbye.”
Friend Ben Wheeler posted on Facebook: “I have never met someone just as amazing, honest, kind and hardworking as you are.
“You deserved the world and deserved to be with Jess and your little boy.
“I hope all three of you are together in a better place. You’ll be forever missed.”
Another friend, Michael Harmer, says Josh – who ran his own fitness firm – will be “loved and missed by absolutely everyone”.
She added: “It was a pleasure getting to know you. I will treasure every memory we shared together throughout our childhood.”
Another pal, Bayley Burgess, said Josh was a “bright lad”.
He added: “We do love you Josh.”
Elliemae Pullman wrote: “Words can’t really describe how heartbreaking it was hearing the news this morning that you’re no longer with us.
“You were one of my closest friends throughout school, you always knew how to make everyone laugh and gave the best advice when I needed it.
Jess Pantry said it was “an honour to have known” Jessica, who was a horse lover and regularly shared photos of her enjoying her passion.
“Too young to have your life taken away from you so cruelly!” she wrote.
“Was an honour to have known you. Fly high sweetheart.
“Be with your partner, your baby, your dad and your pony. I hope Nellie comes galloping to greet you.”
