Crowds pay respects to Gabriel Fields as funeral procession stops at Kirkham crash site

The funeral procession stopped at Station Road just after midday as family, friends and colleagues paid their respects to the 19-year-old who was killed when he was hit by a car on July 4.

Gabriel, who was from Kirkham and was studying psychology at Salford University, was described by his family following the incident as a 'kind, loving, and intelligent young man' and was 'an amazing son, brother and friend.'

The procession set off from the family home at midday and soon after stopped at the crash site where hundreds of flowers and tributes have been left.

His family, friends and colleagues from Wesham Co-Op, where he worked part-time, made their way to the memorial site as dozens of residents watched on and paid tribute by clapping.

Gabriel was hit by an Audi S3 just after 10pm on July 4 and suffered multiple injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency crews, he died a short time later.

In a tribute following Gabriel's death, his family said: “Sadly, (on July 4) our handsome son Gabriel Isaac Fields was tragically taken away from us.

“Gabriel had a bright future ahead of him and had just completed his first year studying psychology at Salford University.

“Upon his return from university, Gabriel had been working in a local convenience store, and had become a key and hard working member of the team.

“Gabriel always found time for others, in particular his younger sister who adored him to the moon and back."

A 30-year-old man driving the Audi suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital along with three passengers.

All four were later released from hospital and Lancashire Police said last month that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A police spokesman said: "The detailed police investigation is still ongoing, and will be for some time. No arrests have been made at this time."