Modified car meet to take place at Peterborough car park this weekend in tribute to teenager who died in crash

The car meet is planned to take place from 7pm tomorrow (Saturday) at the Fair Meadow Car Park on Oundle Road in Woodston Peterborough, in memory of Cain Martin, the 19-year-old who died in a tragic collision last month.

Two people remain in hospital following the crash.

MORE: Father of Peterborough teenager killed in road accident thanks car clubs for support and issues plea for safe drivingMORE: Roadside tributes left to Peterborough teenager killed in collisionCain was a much loved member of the modified car scene in the city, and dozens of drivers are expected to turn up to the meeting tomorrow night.

Speaking to The Peterborough Telegraph, Ernest Hebblethwaite, Cain's dad, said: "We understand organisers have sought and been given police approval for the meet. On Saturday we ask that everyone respects the current social distancing safety and current guidelines and that above all you enjoy this as my son would have.

"Please, please drive safely, especially since the weather is changing now and roads are going to become more dangerous. I don’t want another family to lose a loved one the way my family has, especially in the run up to Christmas.

"My thoughts are still with the two people in the Toyota who are still in hospital with life changing injuries sustained in the collision and their family. I hope they get better soon."

At the car meeting, there will be a number of tributes paid to Cain.

A GoFundMe web page has been set up in his memory and to raise money for funeral costs, and the page has already raised thousands of pounds.

Ernest said: "I am attending with Cain's Nan who has only left the house once since Cain's death, to thank people for all there support.

"We are also opening a book a condolence for people to pay their respects.

"The current total for the GoFundMe page is £4200, which is amazing and truly shows how much love there was for my son.

"We are releasing balloons at 8pm to remember Cains life.

"On Saturday we ask that everyone respects the current social distancing safety and current guidelines and enjoy the event as my son would have."

Previous meetings of modified car enthusiasts have caused disruption and traffic problems for residents living in the area. There were also complaints about a lack of social distancing at events

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said: “We are aware of a proposed car meet in Peterborough on Saturday evening and officers are engaging with the organisers and partner agencies in regards to this matter.

“Local officers will be in attendance to help ensure that any such event causes minimum disruption to the community and social distancing is adhered to.”

A Peterborough City Council, spokesperson said: “We are aware of a proposed car meet in Peterborough on Saturday evening and that police officers are engaging with the organisers and partner agencies in regard to this matter.

“We have not been contacted by organisers to request permission to host the event, nor have we approved it.”