The community in Luton is mourning the tragic death of 13-year-old Noah Campbell, a young football fan who died following a road collision in Flitwick on 3 April 2026. The incident occurred on Greenfield Road at 23:50 BST, involving a car, a bike, and a scooter, just hours after Noah had attended the match between Luton Town Football Club and Peterborough United at Kenilworth Road.
Noah, a resident of Flitwick, was a former trainee at the club’s development centre and a regular attendee at matches alongside his father. His family described him as a fun, bright, handsome, and athletic boy who excelled in football, rugby, cricket, and athletics, and who cherished time spent with his family and friends.
In response to the loss, the club has announced plans to hold a minute’s applause during the 13th minute of the upcoming Vertu Trophy final at Wembley on 12 April 2026. Two other teenage boys were also injured in the collision; one remains in hospital in a serious condition, while the second has been treated for serious injuries and discharged.
Following a police investigation, two individuals have been charged in connection with the incident. Jamie Fountain, 24, of Flitwick, faces charges including causing death by careless driving, causing death by careless driving while over the legal alcohol and drug limit, two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving, failing to stop at the scene, failing to report an accident, and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Ellie Ireland, 23, of Ampthill, has also been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Both individuals appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court on 6 April 2026 and were remanded in custody. They are next due to appear at Luton Crown Court on 5 May 2026.
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