> At a Glance
> – Stephen Jones, 33, died on Jan. 3 from injuries suffered in a Dec. 24 crash in Liverpool
> – His partner remains in serious but stable condition; their 8-year-old son sustained minor injuries
> – 32-year-old Audi driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and impaired driving
> – Why it matters: A family outing to the movies ended in tragedy, leaving a young boy injured and a community grieving
A Christmas Eve trip to the movies turned fatal when Stephen Jones, 33, succumbed to his injuries 10 days later, leaving his family shattered and police investigating potential criminal charges.
The Crash
The collision occurred at 8:40 p.m. on Dec. 24 at the junction of East Lancashire Road and Stonebridge Lane in Croxteth, Liverpool. Jones was driving his black Ford Puma when it collided with a grey Audi A4, according to Merseyside Police.
Jones suffered significant injuries and died on Saturday, Jan. 3. His 34-year-old partner remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition, while their 8-year-old son escaped with minor injuries and is now being cared for by relatives.
The Investigation
Police arrested the 32-year-old Audi driver at the scene. He faces investigation for:
- Causing death by dangerous driving
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Driving while impaired through drugs or alcohol
The suspect has been released on bail as the investigation continues.
Detective Sergeant Simon Duffy urged witnesses to come forward:
> “Although a man has been arrested, this is a fast-moving investigation with numerous lines of enquiry being followed. Eye witness accounts and dashcam are key to the investigation.”
Family’s Heartbreak
Jones’ family released a statement through police remembering him as a devoted father and community member:
> “Stephen was a loving son, brother, partner, uncle but most importantly a dad, a role that meant the world to him. A friend and a lifelong Everton supporter who was filled to his core with a passion to help people. His love for coaching children’s grassroot football meant he made a difference in so many lives.”
They added: “Stephen’s death will leave a void for many people that won’t ever be filled. He will be missed deeply but loved forever and always in our hearts.”
Key Takeaways
- Timeline: Crash on Dec. 24, death on Jan. 3 – a 10-day fight for life
- Family impact: Mother in serious condition, young son injured, father lost
- Legal status: Driver arrested but released on bail as investigation continues
- Community loss: Beloved football coach and father remembered for helping local children
The tragedy has left the Bootle community mourning a man who dedicated his time to coaching young footballers while police work to piece together the circumstances of the fatal crash.
