Did you know that more than half of fatal crashes in the UK happen on rural roads?
Once again, we are proudly supporting Road Safety Week organised by Brake from 17-23 November. As a charity whose strapline is “Who Would Fill Your Boots?” this year’s theme – After The Crash – was something that particularly resonated with us.
This year, Road Safety Week puts road victims at the heart of the campaign. The week aims to raise awareness of the devastating toll of road crashes, and celebrate the work of the incredible people who support families after a road death or serious injury.
As we reflect on the importance of road safety this week, especially on rural roads, we would like to introduce you to Jane, Frances, Josh, Jordan and Ollie. Many people know Jane Gurney MBE and Tilly Your Trailer, the safety initiative Jane set up in Harry’s memory, but fewer people know about what happened after the crash and the impact it had on his loved ones.
It has been ten years since Harry Christian-Allan’s life was cut short in a tragic trailer accident on a rural road. His family still feels the absence every single day. For them, the pain is not just in the loss of a son, a brother, a friend—it’s in the empty boots that will never be filled.
Please watch this short film as it offers a beautiful, if heart-breaking, reminder of the impact a single moment can have. In rural communities, where roads are narrow and conditions can change quickly, one mistake can change everything. So, this Road Safety Week, we ask: Who would fill your boots? Stay safe, stay aware, and remember the lives that are forever altered by road accidents.
Special thanks to Jane, Frances, Josh, Jordan and Ollie for sharing your story with us and to Sam from Oatey Media who worked his magic with the camera.
To learn more about Tilly Your Trailer visit www.tillypass.co.uk or follow them on X @tilly-trailer
