The family of Jonathan Debnam, 14, from Shortstown, who was killed when he was involved in a collision with a bus on the A600 High Road, just outside the village on Thursday (4 July), have released an emotional tribute to him.
Jonathan’s family paid tribute to him saying, “We are truly devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved son. Jonathan was a funny, kind and intelligent boy who loved his family and friends with all his heart.
Jonathan was a budding chef from an early age, an animal lover and an active member of the Army cadets, being involved in cadet camps and supporting other cadets through teaching first aid.
He had plans to train to work for the Disasters Emergency Committee, so he could make a career out of helping others in their time of need.
“Above all else, he had a beautiful and caring soul and will be missed by all his family and friends more than words can express. Rest in peace our sweet boy,” his family added.
Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit said: “This is an incredibly sad incident, and our sympathies are with the friends and family of Jonathan.
The police are looking for anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it to get in touch.
Especially those who may have any dashcam footage of the incident or of the immediate area of the A600 in and around Shortstown, during the time leading up to the collision, which was first reported to Police just before 12.00pm.
Anyone with information can contact the police online at beds.police.uk/ro/report/ or by calling 101 quoting Operation Dudley or reference 139 of 4 July.
