Mother Pays Tribute to Son After Fatal Car Crash

A mother has honored her son, Ben Bland, 19, who passed away in Addenbrooke’s Hospital two days after a vehicle collision. Mr. Bland, a father of one from Cambridge, was a passenger in a black Skoda Fabia VRS when it collided with a tree in West End, Wilburton, near Ely, around 09:50 BST on Friday. His mother stated: “It truly breaks my heart and soul that following the tragic collision, my youngest baby boy, my rock, my everything, who was always by my side, devastatingly passed away.” She added: “I’ve been blessed deeply with the support that my family and friends have given me plus that of the enormous support of Ben’s friends who spent every hour possible by his side during his time in hospital, visiting and saying their goodbyes, sharing memories and the amazing character of my Ben.” Ben is survived by two brothers, a sister, and his three-year-old son, Luca. His mother expressed that he would be missed by all who knew him. The vehicle’s driver, Levi Baxter, 21, residing at Cunningham Close, Cambridge, faces charges including causing serious injury by driving while disqualified, driving while disqualified, and operating a motor vehicle on a road [or] public place without third-party insurance.