Families Reflect on Lasting Trauma of Losing Loved Ones in East Yorkshire Road Crashes

On November 17, 2025, families and friends gathered in Hull, East Yorkshire to remember loved ones lost in local road crashes. The solemn remembrance service, held at St Mary's Church in Lowgate, was part of an international day of remembrance for road traffic victims.

Angela Mooring, who lost her son Danny 14 years ago, described the service as "moving," though she added that the grief "doesn't really get easier" with time. Danny's sister, Fiona Eshelby, also attended, saying some years she is too emotional to participate. Hearing her brother's name read out provided comfort, as Eshelby noted the shared "grief and trauma" among attendees.

The event marked the start of Road Safety Week, an annual campaign run by the charity Brake. In the wake of rising road casualties across Yorkshire and the Humber, Brake is now calling on the UK government to make key vehicle safety technologies, like intelligent speed assistance and automated emergency braking, mandatory nationwide. A Department for Transport spokesperson confirmed they are reviewing the evidence on these features.

While the pain of losing a loved one on the roads may never fully subside, the remembrance service offered solace to those still grappling with unimaginable loss.