The pilot who tragically died in a motorway crash was a former Bolton School student. Jamie Fernandes was killed in the crash on the M62 alongside fellow Ryanair pilot, Matt Greenhalgh. Today a tribute was paid to Jamie, 24, remembering his time at Bolton School.
A statement posted on Bolton School - Old Boys and Old Girls (Official) Facebook Page read: "We are very sad to hear the news of the tragic death of our Old Boy Jamie Fernandes this week. "A keen hockey player while at school and we were pleased to see him realise his ambition to be a pilot. Our thoughts are with his family and all his friends.
"If @BoltonSchAlumni find it helpful to share memories here we will collate those for the family. If you wish to less publicly then do email development@boltonschool.org.
uk." Jamie studied mathematics with statistics, English language and geography for his A-levels, before going on to study air transport management with airline pilot training at Buckinghamshire New University. Matt, 28, was a Captain and Jamie a Senior First Officer for Ryanair.
They were travelling to Liverpool Airport in a taxi when the crash occurred just after 5.30am. The car was in collision with two lorries on the westbound carriageway between junction 8 and junction 7.
The two men died at the scene. Their families are being supported by specialist officers. The driver of the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
He remains in hospital. The driver of one of the two lorries, a 61-year-old man, .