Tributes Pour In for Teenagers Killed in River Wear Car Crash

Families and community mourn three teens killed when car plunged into River Wear. Tributes highlight their vibrant lives.

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October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sunderland, United Kingdom — Families of three teenagers who lost their lives after a vehicle crashed into the River Wear have shared heartfelt tributes, describing one as a ‘beautiful girl’ and another as a ‘loving’ boy.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a black Audi A3 plunged into the river, claiming the lives of 16-year-olds Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, along with 17-year-old Jackson Duke. The tragedy has left the local community in deep sorrow.

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Friends and family have highlighted the bright spirits of the victims, with one family calling their daughter a ‘beautiful girl’ who lived life with ‘zest.’ Another described the boy as ‘loving, kind, caring, and funny,’ while the college they attended expressed profound grief over the ‘heartbreaking loss.’

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