Bikes line the streets in South Shields for the funeral of a 20-year-old A1(M) crash victim
The funeral of a second A1(M) crash victim has been held in South Shields.
Bikes lined the streets of South Shields for the funeral of a second 20-year-old man who died in a crash on the A1(M).
Hundreds of mourners gathered at South Shields Crematorium, on John Reid Road, at around 11am on Wednesday morning (May 20) to pay their respects to Jordan Orrock.
The road outside of the crematorium was filled with people on bikes, which had escorted the funeral procession to the crematorium.
He sustained critical injuries as a result of the incident and was tragically pronounced dead by emergency services at the scene.
‘Hearts are destroyed’
Jordan’s family have previously paid tribute to him, saying that he would “light up” every room and that they are “destroyed” at his passing.
They commented: “Jordan will be sadly missed by his mam, Angela, his siblings Ryan, Lewis, Jamie, and Charlie, his right-hand man, his dog, Tyson, and his beloved family and friends.
“Jordan was the life and soul of the party who lit up every room he walked into.
“Our family’s hearts are destroyed.”
’Jordan lit up every room he entered’
In the wake of his death, an online fundraiser was launched to help Jordan’s family cover the costs of his funeral.
More than £5,500 was raised by generous members of the public, family, and friends, to ensure that he was given the send of that he deserved.
The fundraiser said: “Jordan sadly passed away on Sunday, April 26, in a tragic car accident - taken too soon at the age of 20-years-young.
“Jordan lit up every room he entered with his dashing smile and big blue eyes.”
Jordan’s funeral comes less than 24 hours after mourners lined the same streets for the funeral of 20-year-old Lewis Smith, who also died following the collision.
A horse-drawn carriage led the funeral processions into the crematorium for both men, who were from South Shields.
A third 20-year-old man, who was a passenger in the car, also sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital for medical treatment.