School pays tribute to its 11-year-old 'talented sportsman' who died in fatal crash near Sandbach
Sandbach School today (Tuesday) paid tribute to an 11-year-old student who died following a crash in Middlewich.
Junior Groves attended the Crewe Road school where he was described as a "talented and passionate sportsman who would be remembered for his smile, enthusiasm and dedication to the sport he loved".
Headteacher, Sarah Burns, said: "Junior joined Sandbach School in 2024 and played an active role in school life.
"He was a talented and passionate 'sportsman' and will be remembered for his smile, enthusiasm and dedication to the sports that he loved.
"Our thoughts and most sincere condolences are with Junior's family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
"The school has specialist support available to anyone in our community who wants it and, in due time, we will plan for a permanent remembrance of Junior Groves."
Junior was an avid Crewe Alex fan and the club's match against Walsall on Saturday (May 3rd) was paused at the 11th minute for fans to pay their respects.
Players at Sandbach United also observed a minute's silence at the weekend in honour to the 11-year-old soccer fan who died.
Meanwhile police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and footage following the fatal collision in Middlewich shortly before 2.15 pm last Monday (28 April}.
The crash happened in Booth Lane, Moston, Middlewich, near to the junction with Tetton Lane and involved a black Fiesta ST and a pedal cyclist.
The cyclist, an 11-year-old boy from Middlewich, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "As officers work to establish the full circumstances, they would now like to appeal for any witnesses who may have seen a Black Seat Leon and a Black Ford Fiesta travelling in close proximity on the A533 from Sandbach in the direction of Middlewich between 2pm and 2.15pm on Monday 28 April.
"As part of enquiries, officers would urge anyone who may also have any CCTV or dashcam footage of these vehicles to get in touch with them."
Anyone with any information can contact Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101, quoting IML-2078504.
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