Barnsley garage pays tribute to co-owner, 25, who died in horror crash alongside girlfriend

Jack Nunn's business partner Jono Wilson shared this image of him with girlfriend Hannah Elsworth after they were both killed in a crash at the weekend (pic: JJ's Tyres)

Jono Wilson has temporarily closed JJ's Tyres, the garage he ran with Jack Nunn, after the young tyre fitter and girlfriend Hannah Elsworth, 21, were killed when their Audi A5 crashed into a tree on Huddersfield Road in Barnsley in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The accident happened at around 1.30am, just yards from former Holgate School pupil Jack's home.

Mr Wilson wrote: "Due to the sudden and devastating passing of my friend and business partner Jack and his girlfriend Hannah, the garage will be closed until further notice. My heartfelt condolences go to both families. We are all in complete shock and absolutely devastated. Rest in peace brother."

Hannah is thought to have been a nurse at Barnsley Hospital.

A large number of customers who knew Jack posted on the JJ's Tyres business page to express their sadness at his death.

Adrian Edwards wrote: "It was a pleasure to meet Jack whenever I called for new tyres. He was a great lad, always chatty and always with a smile on his face. I'm shocked about this sad news. My condolences go out to both families."

Donna Fieldhouse added: "Absolutely heartbreaking, so sorry for your loss. Always use JJ's for our tyres and Jack was such a lovely lad with always a smile on his face. May they both rest in peace."

South Yorkshire Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision in the Wilthorpe area of the town.

"At around 1.30am, it is reported that a white Audi A5 was travelling along the A635 Huddersfield Road towards the town centre, when it struck the road kerb and collided with a tree. No other vehicles are thought to have been involved.

"The 25-year-old man who was driving the car, and a 21-year-old woman who was a passenger - both from Barnsley - were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Their families are being supported by our specially trained officers.

"We are now asking anyone who saw the collision, who saw the car prior to the collision, or who may have dashcam footage, to contact us .

"Please call 101 quoting incident number 95 of 21 June 2020 if you can help. You can submit dashcam footage to [email protected], quoting the incident number as the subject of your email."