Family pay tribute to man who died in New Year's Day Farnham collision
The 21-year-old pedestrian, James O'Mara, died following a collision with a car
Last updated 7th Jan 2026
The family of a man has paid tribute to him following a collision in Farnham on New Year's Day.
It happened on Thursday, 1 January, where officers were called to Station Hill at 1.10am following a collision that involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital where he later died.
He has been named as 21-year-old James O'Mara from Farnham.
In a statement issued today, his family said: "James was a loving son, brother, and grandson, whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He had recently completed his apprenticeship as a plant mechanic and was building his future working for himself.
"James had an excellent work ethic, which he balanced effortlessly with a good social life and his love of racing. He lived life to the full and had a genuine passion for sport. Having just returned from two weeks skiing and snowboarding, he was excited for the upcoming motorcycle racing season.
"James competed in the British Superbikes (BSB) support class on a BMW F900R and in the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC) on a SuperMono, where he was consistently near the front of the pack, always pushing himself to improve and challenge for position.
"In recent days, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support shown for James. Friends have described him as a truly special person who brought kindness, warmth, and character to every moment. He was known for being cool, calm, and collected, always wearing a big smile.
"While we do not yet know what happened on New Year’s Eve, we do know he is missed beyond belief. James touched so many lives, and he will remain forever in our hearts."
Investigations are ongoing by police and they're urging anyone with information around the collision to come forward in order to support their investigation.