Memorial services for those who have died on our roads
It is the 10th year Hampshire Police has hosted a Road Death Memorial Service
Families of those who have lost their lives on the roads in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley are invited to take part in special services this weekend to commemorate their loved ones.
The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police will be holding two memorial services to support the families and friends of those who have died as a result of collisions on our roads.
This is the 10th year Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has hosted a Road Death Memorial Service. Thames Valley Police will this year host their 20th memorial.
Detective Chief Inspector Justin Thomas, of our Joint Roads Policing Unit said, “Every life lost on our roads sends shockwaves far beyond the crash itself. It shatters families, friends, colleagues and entire communities, leaving scars that last a lifetime.
“These tragedies are never isolated; they create ripples of grief that touch countless lives. Our memorial services are a chance to pause, to honour those we’ve lost and to stand with the loved ones left behind.
“They also remind us of the extraordinary professionalism and courage shown by the emergency services who face these heart-breaking scenes.”
The dedicated services will be held in Winchester and Thame on Sunday 16 November.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight service will be held at 2.30pm in Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Winchester.
The Thames Valley service will take place at 2.30pm in St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Road, Thame, Oxfordshire.
Also attending the services will be roads policing officers and personnel from fire and ambulance services who all wish to pay their respects.