Calderdale village pub landlord's son in coma with catalogue of injuries after horrific car crash

Andy Linehan, who runs The Griffin in Barkisland, says his son Jack suffered a catalogue of injuries in the accident, and he and the rest of Jack’s loved ones are still waiting for Jack to wake up.

The 28-year-old was in a white Nissan 307Z which hit a tree off Hall Field Lane in Wakefield on the morning of Sunday, March 26.

His girlfriend, who was also in the car, suffered a broken leg and Jack had to be airlifted to hospital with several very serious injuries

They include fractures to his spine in two places, a compressed spinal cord, swelling to the brain and multiple broken bones.

Jack has undergone surgery but doctors will not know the full extent of the damage caused until he wakes up.

“Myself and his mum are going to visit him every day,” said Andy, from Stainland.

"He is part of Preston Arm Wrestling Club and he looks after himself.

"He’s a very likeable lad.”

Jack was due to start a new job at Metropolitan CCTV and Security Services, who have launched a fundraiser for him and his family.

The firm has said: “After Jack impressed us and accepted the position within our team, we class him as one of our own.”

People have been rushing to donate, and it has already collected over £3,500.

"I was overwhelmed when they started the fundraiser,” said Andy. “It never every crossed my mind but he is going to need specialist equipment and physio.”

To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacklinehan-807