Teenager who starred in Freddie Flintoff's BBC series Field of Dreams dies in car crash

A teenage star from Freddie Flintoff's BBC series Field of Dreams has tragically lost his life in a car crash.

Umar Mahmood, a young cricket ace who was coached by Flintoff, has died following a car crash on 10 September.

Manchester Evening News report that that Penwortham Priory Academy, the school that Mahmood had attended, confirmed the news.

The 18-year-old and 16-year-old Adam Bodi both lost their lives after an Audi A3 Sport veered off Chain Caul Way in Preston and collided with trees.

The crash left Mahmood severely injured and, despite being rushed to hospital, he later passed away.

"We are again saddened as a school to hear the news that Umar, who was in the same accident as Adam, and who left Priory two years ago, has also passed away." said Mr Eastham, the school's principal.

"Umar was a bright, studious and well-loved member of our school community. He had a passion for Geography as well as his cricket, playing for Priory's school team and appearing in the BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams.

"It was a privilege for us here at Priory to know Umar. He was a young man who was always considerate to those around him and who showed ambition and kindness in all that he did."

In another statement, Penwortham Priory Academy added: "It is of course with great sadness that we hear this news. We give our sincere condolences to all of Umar's family and friends on behalf of the school, at what will be a very difficult time.

"They too, are in our thoughts and prayers today."

Funeral services for Mahmood and Bodi are being held on 13 September at Preston cemetery.

Umar Mahmood was just 18 years old when he died. (Image: BBC)

The young cricketer was a keen fan of the sport and had previously spoken to Blog Preston about his experience appearing in the television series Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams.

Mahmood said: "They said they wanted to do a documentary about cricket and give people like me an opportunity that I might not otherwise have had.

"It was filmed every Tuesday at Preston College. We were trained by Freddie Flintoff, who is really down-to-earth, and Kyle Hogg as well. They taught us different types of cricketing skills and it has been really good. I would say now I am a bit of an all-rounder.