Tributes paid to 11-year-old boy from Berkshire who died in minibus crash on M4
A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision.
Last updated 8th Jun 2025
Tributes are being paid to a young boy from Berkshire who died in a minibus crash on the M4.
11-year-old Othniel Adoma, from Bracknell, died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash.
The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on Sunday 11th May 2025.
A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision.
Five other children who were injured have now been discharged from hospital.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby from Thames Valley Police, said:
"My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma.
"Othniel's family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory.
"Othniel's family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time."
South Central Ambulance Service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2.24pm, with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later.
Five critical care units, including two air ambulance, attended the incident along with six ambulances.
No arrests have been made.
His football club, Crowthorne FC says it's devastated by his death, and that he was a talented young footballer who was full of promise.
In a statement on social media, the club said:
"He was loved deeply by his coaches, his teammates, and everyone whose life he touched.
"He will be remembered not only for his electric pace, dazzling footwork, and the goals and assists he delivered week after week — but more importantly, for the incredible person he was. Othniel always had a smile on his face and brought joy and laughter to those around him."
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family during this unimaginably difficult time. We are here to support them in any way we can, while also respecting their need for privacy as they grieve."