TEENAGERS who were killed after a two car-smash in St Paul’s Cray were travelling in a stolen vehicle, police said today.

Jay Sonny-Barry was driving the stolen green Honda Civic when it collided with another car.

The 18-year-old, from St Paul’s Cray, was taken to Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, where he died early yesterday morning.

Backseat passenger Larry Hall suffered a cardiac arrest in the accident which happened in St Paul's Cray Road at around 12.15am yesterday (January 25).

Ambulance crews could not resuscitate him and he was pronounced dead at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, an hour later.

Front seat passenger Grant Holland was also taken to the Royal London Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Police say the car was stolen from nearby Leesons Way at around 11pm on Saturday evening.

Passers-by pulled the three teenagers out of the burning Honda after the accident and also rescued the 61-year-old driver of the other car.

He was taken to Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, suffering from a broken hip and elbow and cuts.

News Shopper: Tributes left at the scene of the crash

Floral tributes have been left by a tree near to where the crash happened.

Part of a message by someone called Rebecca says: “My baby . . . .Words cannot describe how I feel.

"I loved you more than anything.

"You were my world, you still are . . . I love you more than words can say.

"Lots of love little one, your Rebecca. xx Sweet dreams xx Baby xx.”

Another message reads: “Can’t believe you’re gone. My fellow Pimp. R.I.P. Jay xx Brendan x.”

Friends of the teenagers have also been paying their respects online.

On the News Shopper website Jodie00, from Orpington, said: “RIP Larry and Jay. both great boys who r gonna be missed by everyone.

"Grant please pull through and get home soon. Love to you all ****.”

And JordanGlen, also from Orpington, said: “RIP Jay and Larry.

"Jay you were the one that stuck up for me in school.

"You were the one I look at and said you’re kinda cool.

"You were the one that made people smile.

"Mr Hay Barry we shall see you in a while.

"Jay Barry and Larry Hall, loved by many, missed by everyone on behalf of everyone that knows you.”

News Shopper: Some wreckage from the crash is still at the scene

Fire crews from across the area attended the incident and several roads including part of Leesons Hill and Royal Parade were closed while emergency services were at the scene.

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about what happened.

Anyone who can help should call the south east collision investigation unit on 020 8284 5925.

  • Did you see what happened or do you know the victims? Did you help get the people out of the burning car? Call the newsroom on 01689 885725.