Umar Mahmood, star of Freddie Flintoff’s “Field of Dreams”, dies at 18 after car accident

Umar Mahmood, the teenage star of the BBC One show Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreamsdied in a car accident at the age of 18.

Mahmood's school confirmed he died in the crash near Preston, Lancashire, after an Audi A3 Sport left the road and crashed into trees on Tuesday, September 10.

Another pupil from Mahmood's school, Penwortham Priory Academy, also died. Adam Bodi was 16.

A 17-year-old boy was also seriously injured and remains in stable condition in hospital.

A statement from the school said: “As a school, we are again saddened to hear the news that Umar Mahmood, who had the same accident as Adam and left Priory two years ago, also passed away on Thursday 12 September.

“Umar was a bright, hardworking and popular member of our school community. He had a passion for geography and cricket, played for Priory’s school team and appeared in the BBC One documentary Field of Dreams by Freddie Flintoff.

“It was a privilege for us here at the Priory to get to know Umar. He was a young man who was always considerate of those around him and showed ambition and kindness in everything he did.

“Of course we are very saddened by this news. On behalf of the school, we extend our sincere condolences to Umar's family and friends during this very difficult time. They are also in our thoughts and prayers today.”

Earlier this week, Penwortham Priory Academy paid tribute to Bodi, saying he was a popular boy with a wonderful sense of humour. On its Facebook account, the school said it was “extremely saddened” by the news of his death.

The academy said it sent its “deepest condolences to all of Adam’s family and friends.”

The Preston Muslim Burial Society has announced that Mahmood and Bodi will be buried at Preston Cemetery at 3pm today (September 13). A spokesperson for the society said: “Those attending are strongly advised to walk or carpool to the cemetery and follow the instructions of the volunteers. May Allah bless the family with Sabr Jameel at this difficult time.”

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