The 42-year-old, known for his warmth and dedication, dies in a collision that left five dead in Cumbria

In a heartbreaking incident on the M6 motorway, Jaroslaw Rossa, a 42-year-old chef from Glasgow, has been named as one of the victims following a tragic head-on collision involving two vehicles near Tebay services. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including a 33-year-old woman and two boys aged 15 and seven, who were travelling in the same Toyota as Rossa.

According to reports, the second vehicle involved was a Skoda, driven by a 40-year-old man from Cambridgeshire, who was allegedly travelling the wrong way down the northbound carriageway at the time of the crash. This driver was also pronounced dead at the scene.

In a heart-wrenching twist, a seven-year-old boy, another passenger in the Toyota, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with serious injuries. His condition has not been disclosed, and authorities are yet to release the names of all those involved in the incident.

Thomas Heier, chief executive of Wagamama, has confirmed that Rossa was an employee at the Silverburn shopping centre and expressed profound sadness over his loss. He described Rossa as a “cherished chef and friend” whose warmth and dedication left a lasting impression on both colleagues and customers. Heier’s heartfelt tribute highlighted the unforgettable relationships Rossa had forged during his time with the team.

“Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, who he was deeply devoted to,” Heier stated. “Jaroslaw, you will live in our hearts and minds forever.”

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers present on our roads and the profound impact such accidents have on families and communities. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

As the families of the victims grapple with their losses, the community is left to mourn the lives cut short in this devastating collision.