Brighton Evening Argus Report / Mum £450 fine for Joshua's killer By Ruth Lumley
A saleswoman who was not paying attention when she drove into the back of a moped, killing the 16-year-old rider, has been banned from driving for 15 months and given a £450 fine.
Suzanne Simmons, 51, of Grover Avenue, Lancing, ploughed in to the back of Joshua Skinner as he drove home from work on the A27 on October 10 last year. She hit him with such force he lost his helmet and died of massive head injuries.
Simmons pleaded not guilty to careless driving but at Worthing Magistrates' Court yesterday, District Judge Roger Ede said there was no doubt in his mind that she had not been paying attention.
Joshua, of White Styles Road, Sompting, was on his way home from a shift at McDonald's in Holmbush at 10.45pm when he was hit while on the westbound carriageway of the Shoreham flyover.
At first Simmons thought she had hit something thrown off the bridge and it was only when she stopped her car that she saw Joshua lying in the road.
The court heard Joshua, a Chichester College student, would only use the A27 if traffic was light. PC Simon Lane was on his way back to Littlehampton when he saw Simmons' car and pulled over. Simmons, who had been driving home from a dance class, asked him to call an ambulance. She was breathalysed but the result proved negative.
District Judge Ede ordered Simmons to pay £455 costs. He said: "She should have seen him and she was obviously not paying attention to the road." After the case, Joshua's family paid tribute to "a lovely boy" who loved theatre and wanted to join the Marines.
His mother Paula, 43, said: "I was not interested in the punishment. I just wanted to know someone had made her accountable." His sister Emma Woolford, 24, said: "He was my baby brother and I loved him very much."
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HIYA JOSH!!!! SORRY I HAVENT BEEN ON FOR A WHILE. I HAVE BEEN BUSY REALLI BUSY WITH WORK AND COLLEGE!!! NEIL HAS BEEN GIVEN US SO MUCH WORK TO DO AND ITS REALLI HARD TO KEEP UP WITH. WE HAVE HAD SO MANY THOUSAND WORD ASSIGNMENTS. THE COURSE IS SO HARD COMPAIRED TO LAST YEAR. WE ARE HOPEFULLY GOIN TO BRECON SOON SO THAT SHOULD BE GOOD. BUT IT WOULD BE ALOT BETTER IF YOU WERE THERE.
well same old same old / Kay Skinner (lil sis )Read >>
well same old same old / Kay Skinner (lil sis )
Hey had such a bad day today not good at collage its so bad i hate it lol oh well missin u n bin thinking so much about you today. i went to morocco during the half term that was awsome but i thought about how last year we said durin my half term we were gonna go out into brighton n go to the cinema or do somthing just seems so long ago we had that convo n i was lookin at my history on msn n saw a convasation we had made me cry cos it was so short but precious to me n just wish we oculd have many more convosations i just talk o myself wen i think of u n ask u questions that are never ans i no ure up there lookin down on all of us but its not good enough! ure needed down here i love you n i miss you xxxxxxxxx Close
Marti Pellow / Emma (Sister)
Hey Josh, I went to see Marti Pellow last night which was excellent but a little sad. You would have loved it. Remember when we went in 2005 together?? You were very embarrassed by my screaming but you enjoyed the music, especially Love is All around. Last night, Marti did it a different way. To a funky beat, you would have loved it. Couldn't help but think about you through the whole thing including a conversation we had when they played my favourite, Goodnight Girl, do you remember?? well that wish certainly did come true for you didn't it! You know I love you, I always will xxxxxxxxxxx Close
HI JOSH / Wendy And Darren Bonella (mum and dads friends )
Hi josh thought id come and leave you a little message just to let you know that we were in Blackpool with your mum and dad they are lovely people but you already know that dont you, they are so proud of you and miss you so so much,i know now that my weeman Darren is with you and after what your mum and dad told us about you he couldnt be with a nicer more lovely boy than yourself so i know in my heart you will look after him for us until we can be with him.
Like your dad said in his message to you he has made lots of new friends so have we and so have you, all the new friends i met in Blackpool im so proud to call them friends and i cant wait to meet them again .
Im sending you a big hug to give to you and your new friends and a big kiss to give to my baba for me.
Wot o Wil. Mummy and I went back to Blackpool and we had lots of fun with all your chums parents, I bet you had a good laugh watching us. What about Mummy dancing with Sonia in the tower ball room, what a laugh. Can you remember how cold it was and how we nearly Cr**ped ourselves on the Pepsi Max ride! Didn't go on it this time bet you think i'm a whimp, not the same without you next to me but I did feel you there mate. I stood on the Glass floor at the top of the tower though just ike you did, but how about Kirsty and Livvy laying on it. To Much!!
We have lots of new freinds now Josh. You have lots of new freinds too dont you, can you tell them we are watching there Mummy's and Daddy's
I miss you Josh. Can you remember that time you were having a bad day at school and I text you this:
"Hi Josh I know big boys like us are not suppose to say soppy things like I love you but hey what the heck I love you mate TB" You text me back instantly and said:
"Love you to Daddykins you just made my day"
Blackpool was wicked mate.......... I love you so much......x
just a quick hello / Briony Rendell (good friend )Read >>
just a quick hello / Briony Rendell (good friend )
heya matey, im sorry i didnt go and see ur family the other day, i really wanted 2 and i lost her numba so i cudnt tx her. but i came and saw u.....isnt ur hedstone jus gorgeous, i no u lurve it. i jus started the public services national year at college, talk bout hard work lol, completely different to the first diploma. well i no that u can help me out. do u like the little shrine that i have made for u on top of my cd player, i think its cool, jus need to get sum more piccys of ur gorgeous self lol. u no wat i was reminiscin the ova day n remembered wen we all went out in keirons car, there was 5 of us n its top speed goin up-hill was 35mph, n we wer all laughin as it was so funny. the reason i came out that day was bcuz of u. i tx u sayin "wat u up 2 im bored" then the nx thing i no thers u outside my house, makin time for me aswell as seein the lads-thats the sort of peson u was- n wen u came to mine 4 a 15 min chat n we ended up chattin 4 ova 3 hours comparin our white bums (we both jus cum bk frm seperate hols) n the car that drove past n gave us a wierd look n we wer creasin 4 ages. remember wen i had no1 2 go wiv 2 pik up my stuff from dans wen we broke up, so u came all the way 2 shoreham wiv me in the pourin rain, n we wer drinkin beer on the train, n stopped off 4 a maccy d's lol how funny. then we spent half hour stood in the fone box coz the rain was so bad n we wer breathin on the glass n drawin pictures god that was so funy, and wat makes it better is that its a memory only i have. do u remember wen ur mum told u off coz u used my ped to go 2 maccy d's n get us sum munch. and wen u put the petrol in it n realised u dint hav ur wallett. u plonka hehe. god i miss u josh, n if u cud giv me a sign weneva ur wiv me jus 2 let me no ur ther, something like pullin my hair, or breath on me jus to tell me ur wiv me n let me no. i'll text ur mummy to av a lil chat wiv her n go c ur garden. speak 2 u soon huni, luv n miss u loadz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Close
SEXY!/ Megan Craig Craig (sexy m8 ) here we go a nice little song for you!
sexy everything about you is so sexy you dont even no what you have got! your really hitting my spot! o yh coz your so inocent being close to u you is just a complement!
wel its a new year nd everything is different i actually have to work this yr! i aint done no assignments or nothing how bad is that! im sure u can help me out! if you do some then send it to me that would be gr8! il pay u in kindness and haribo!
helo/ Kay Skinner (lil sis. )
well well well skinner (pants smelly or w/e) its been a year n 6 days sorry havent got on earlia but i had to go on a silly dorkin trip got alot of coursework n i got muddy n wet and cold n i bet u organised it all so thaks lol only jokin we raised 117.98 pounds forsafe drive stay alive which is brilig. went out on friday night to celebrate some1s birthday n he kindly asked everyone to have a drink for u n trust if u would of drunk them all u wouldnt of still bin awake lol ah well love you lots and missing you so so so so so much i cant even begin to tell u how much but im not gonna blabber on n bore u luv ya xxxx Close
A year has past......... / Emma (Loving sister )Read >>
A year has past......... / Emma (Loving sister )
...........Its later now, but I've not moved on, I miss him as though he has just gone, I'll never forget all the good he did, Even though, to him, my farewells I've bid, I love him still, I miss him yet, And on this I'll forever bet, If he is truly in my heart, From his big sister, he will never part.
Still missing you like always, loving you even more. Big hugs to you Joshua, my brother, xxxxx Close
Hiya Josh, Cant believe that year has passed so quickly. Me, Ray and most of the bronze's went over to your house last Tuesday to look at your memorial garden and to visit all of your family. Your menorial garden was beautiful your dad and family put so much effort into it but it was so worth it. After that we went up to visit your stone at the cemetary. It was really unusal and it stood out from the rest, it was really nice, especially with the basketball net in the corner. Whilst we were there your sister was there placing loads of flowers down making it look so nice and she was telling us some stories about you when you were younger. Anyway i will still think about you all the time cos you will never be forgotten.
to josh s mum x / Lisa Jaks Mo X.
i was looking through jaks candles and saw you had kindly lit him one some time ago.so here i am visiting josh s site.it is nearly 2 years now since jak has gone and you probably dont want to hear this but it still is so very hard.im sure like me never thought in a million years this would happen to us.i love your involvement in joshs school unfortunately jaks school didnt want to know it really upset me as all he really did for most of his life was attend school i really hope it gives you comfort .have you also found that people have come and now gone ?jaks friends have been there loyal etc its great to see them but you know they should be upstairs with him ,skateboarding ,free running , just havin fun together. jaks girlfriend has moved on and now expecting a baby but we feel out a long time ago after she sent me a nasty text.i would love to hear how you are getting on my e mail address is jaksma@hotmail.co.uk or jaks site.take care lisa x x Close
Cant believe its been a year / Danielle Webb Read >>
Cant believe its been a year / Danielle Webb
Hey Muffin i really cant believe its been a year already it really doesnt seem tht long ago you where sittin in my lounge or moaning cause your bum hurt on the seat by the river by my house where we went on our daily walks those where the good times lol.
Went to see your grave and its sooo beautiful your whole family have done an amazing job they really have and the Memorial Garden i think its all so lovely. saw ya family yest which was really nice as i havent seen them all in a while had a good chat with your mum and Gary, And it was Wendy that took my Lyndsey and BIG A (who we didnt think was gunna fit in her lil car lol) up to see you which was really nice of her.
I will never forget our time together and all the lil walks we took lol miss you so much hunni wish you where here with us all again. you have my heart and all my love Danielle XXXxxXXX
A year / Lyndsey Young (part of the mcd'z cru... and close friend )Read >>
A year / Lyndsey Young (part of the mcd'z cru... and close friend )
Well Josh... What can i really say... I reli cant believe its been a year... it seems like only yestoday we were laughing and joking together. Well i came and saw your grave this morning with Dee and Wendy... shes lovely and it was reli nice for her to take us both up there... i hope you liked my flowers especially the pink ones... a little thing to remind you of me! Luving the dinosoar by the way... you kept that in hiding!!! And also the balloon (that came from vicky!!) Also got to see your garden at your house its soo sweet... and finally met louie i remeber you always used to show me pictures of him sleeping on your bed! Oh you remeber them checked aprons we had and lil hat things we had wen the delis first came out tina found one the other day and put it on it reminded me of you.... coz i remeber takin the mick coz you looked like a train driver!! lol anyways im off... miss you loadz babe xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Close
from us / Kia, And Daniella Prentice, Arnold (girlies)Read >>
from us / Kia, And Daniella Prentice, Arnold (girlies)
Hello babes, only us, just thought we would write because were thinking of you, we are at your house today with your family, just reminiscing about all the times we had with you. 1 whole year today you were taken from us, we really miss you babe. Your grave is so beautiful, and your garden is so preety, hope your not afraid and that your safe. all our love from your 2 very special girls, the best looking ones ha ha ha ) love you kia and bongy (daniella.a)
my friend josh,the main man. / Vicky Leigh (friend)Read >>
my friend josh,the main man. / Vicky Leigh (friend)
hey josh,wow i cant believe its been a whole year already it doesnt seem right,i still remember seein u on that monday nite n i thank god i was one of the few ppl to see u smile that one last time.i hope your ok watchin everyone from up there an ur havin fun watchin us work so much.josh u was a great friend n i felt like i'd known u forever,u was always there for me n ur always be in my heart,especialy singin grease with hannah :) oh the good old days eh.i miss u babe speak to u soon lots of love kisses n cuddles vicky xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Close
Thinking of you all today with love / Georgina -. Tcf -. Holly Clarke Mum Read >>
Thinking of you all today with love / Georgina -. Tcf -. Holly Clarke Mum
I Cant Believe A Year Has Passed :( xxx / Sadie (Good Friend x )Read >>
I Cant Believe A Year Has Passed :( xxx / Sadie (Good Friend x )
Hay Joshy Poo
I Really cant believe it was a year since you got taken away from us. It's so hard to believe... Its gone so quickly i really cant believe it. It dont seem 5 minutes ago since we was in worthing McDonalds and you spilt milkshake all over yr cream shoes Trust u babe! Me, u and tink used to go out and get drunk! And the time u got punched and i was soo worried about u cus u wudnt answer ur phone. It dont seem like 5 minutes away and it was over a year ago! Still really wish that i could ring you, text you and come see you. But i know you are looking out for me arnt you sweetie pie Kylie is still living in spain, she is coming over on the 14th i think were going to ask yr mum if we can go see yr memorial stone! Ur mum txt me the other day, she said would i like to go and see it. I'd love too go see it. I was speaking to Kingsley the other day aswell.. Member the days me, you, Kingsley and Tink used too go out. Funny times babe!
1 Year has passed Josh, and i still think ov you every day. I know ur looking down on me. And taking care of me. Your an angel Joshy! Ill never forget you. U will forever have a place in my heart my darling Josh.
It doesn't seem possible that a year has gone by without you and words can't express how we are feeling at this time. Both Grandad and I think about you every day and wonder why you! All we can do is remember how you made us laugh and what a wicked sense of humour you had. Also how you would look after your old Nannua when we were together. We both have lasting memories of you at Emma and David's wedding. What a wonderful day we all had together. We are so pleased that we have a record of the day in the form of photos and an excellent CD. This has made Emma change her mind about photos being taken, but still not of her. Still missing you more than words can say
Thank you for the past 12 months to….. / Paula (Mum)Read >>
Thank you for the past 12 months to….. / Paula (Mum)
All the people who sent bright 'real' smelling flowers that filled our house with colour and love. Friends and strangers telling us their precious memories of Josh, or things that made them think of him, please don’t stop doing this. My parents (Tony & Brenda), sister-in-laws and brother for holding me up in the darkest hours despite their own pain. To David, our son-in-law for coping with our bereavement and putting the joy of the first year of marriage aside. Josh himself for sharing his thoughts about funerals before he died, so his funeral was everything he would have planned for. Neil for traveling so far at such short notice and bringing so much love and support from JoAnn it was as if she was there. Sandra for doing what Sandra does, you do so much I can’t begin to list it. Sara for putting aside her own grief at such an early stage in her bereavement. Gary for making sure I understood that the funeral was for everyone but I could say my goodbyes separately if I chose to. To Ray and Neil from Chichester College for driving all those kids to our house a mere 12 hours after Josh died just to spend a few minutes with the family. To Lisa French at Chichester College who had buckets full of motivation to raise money for a boy she never met and a cause she would not benefit from. To those from Astraeus, Wentworth and SEW who didn’t know Josh but attended his funeral out of respect and support for the family. To TCF for allowing us to be anything we want to be and laughing with us through our regular monthly sessions. To those of you who sent cards and messages on Josh’s birthday, cards that didnt say have a really happy day and understood it wouldnt be To da boys and the girlies who were not afraid to let the emotions flow and who have continued to remember Josh on this website by posting messages. They are very valuable to us. To everyone who has worked so hard in their own time to not only keep Josh’s memory alive but to contribute financially and mentally to his memorial in the hope that others will saved in the future. Thank you for saying his name and letting me cry without feeling awkward. Emma & David, Wendy and Kayleigh for taking second place in all of this even though they are just as precious as Josh. To Kia for maintaining her ties with us and continuing to be part of the family. To Louis for knowing something isn’t right but gives us the motivation to get out of bed each morning. Sompting Community Church who provide support and make us feel as if we have been part of their community forever. To Yvonne for pushing me in the right direction of TCF where we met the parents of angels. .........And in the future, everyone of you who will celebrate Josh’s life and the 18th anniversary of his birth with us on May 1st next year.
Tributes and Condolences
here we go a nice little song for you! 
sexy everything about you is so sexy you dont even no what you have got! your really hitting my spot! o yh coz your so inocent being close to u you is just a complement! 
loving you lady Megan xXxXxXx 
Trust u babe! Me, u and tink used to go out and get drunk! And the time u got punched and i was soo worried about u cus u wudnt answer ur phone. It dont seem like 5 minutes away and it was over a year ago! Still really wish that i could ring you, text you and come see you. 
But i know you are looking out for me arnt you sweetie pie 
Kylie is still living in spain, she is coming over on the 14th i think were going to ask yr mum if we can go see yr memorial stone! Ur mum txt me the other day, she said would i like to go and see it. I'd love too go see it. I was speaking to Kingsley the other day aswell.. Member the days me, you, Kingsley and Tink used too go out. Funny times babe! 
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