Young dad-to-be’s heartbreaking post before he and his pregnant girlfriend died in horror car crash

• Josh Alexander, 21, and pregnant Jessica Poole, 18, were killed in Kent car crash

A young father-to-be shared a tragic post before he and his pregnant girlfriend died when their car smashed into a lorry.

Horse lover Jessica Poole, 18, who was around four months pregnant, and fitness fanatic Josh Alexander, 21, were driving their white Vauxhall Corsa on Monday when it crashed into a white lorry in Woodchurch, Kent, at about 5pm.

One of the last posts Josh shared on his Facebook showed a baby’s onesie with a positive pregnancy test and a scan of their son inside the womb.

Josh accompanied the post with the words: ‘November 2023. See you then lil one.’

Josh and Jessica’s heartbroken friends and family paid tribute to the two youngsters online. 

Josh’s father Ben Sissens said his son’s death had left him with a ‘void I feel can never be filled’, while one of Jessica’s friends said ‘losing you will be something I will never heal from’.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday after the horrific smash but the couple from Hastings were pronounced dead.

Josh, who worked at Tenterden Leisure Centre, was described by friends as someone who ‘brought the best out of everyone’. 

In a tribute reported by KentOnline, Mr Sissens said of his son: ‘You were my first, my everything, my mini me, my heart, my soul and my proudest achievement.

‘Rest now my darling, with your beautiful Jess and your baby boy.’ 

Josh’s friend Ben Wheeler wrote online: ‘I have never met someone just as amazing, honest, kind and hardworking as you are.

‘You deserved the world and deserved to be with Jess and your little boy.

‘I hope all three of you are together in a better place. You’ll be forever missed.’

Another friend, Michael Harmer, said: ‘You were a blessing to my life and everyone else’s – your light was radiant and you never failed to bring the best out of everyone.’

Charlie Louise Kent, a friend of Jessica’s, wrote: ‘I am unbelievably lost for words and in complete disbelief.

‘[I am] still wrapping my head around the fact my angel girl is gone, I am absolutely heartbroken. 

‘You taught me the meaning of friendship and was and will always be the kindest soul I have ever come across. 

‘From being school girls to learning adulthood together, I made some of the most amazing memories with you and memories I will cherish forever. 

‘From talking every day and being with you all the time to having nothing but the mark you will leave behind, breaks my heart. 

‘I am more than lucky to have been a part of your life and you truly brightened mine.

‘Losing you will be something I will never heal from but living on for you is something I promise.

‘I hope you’re somewhere at peace up there with baby Marcus [and] Josh.

‘Never forget me because I will never forget you, I love you my special girl.’

Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage that may assist to come forward. 

Witnesses should call 01622 798 538 or email [email protected] quoting MM/MD/059/23.