jacob's journey - life over death
Raising awareness about e-scooter use and campaigning for changes to the law.
jacob's journey - life over death
Raising awareness about e-scooter use and campaigning for changes to the law.
About Jacob's Journey
IN MEMORY OF JACOB CALLAND
Jacob Calland was born on 10th June 2010. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Jacob loved gaming and football, supporting Manchester United like the rest of his family. He had dreams of travelling the world and working in property.
Jacob was involved in an accident on 19th March 2025, after he made a split-second decision to ride as a passenger on another boy's e-scooter. Jacob spent 8 days in intensive care and died in hospital on 27th March 2025. He was just 14 years and 9 months old.
Jacob’s mum, Carly, had never allowed Jacob to have an e-scooter and had warned him about their dangers. On 9th May 2025, Carly released a harrowing 18 minute film called "Jacob's Journey - Life over Death", documenting in raw detail what happened to Jacob and what she went through after the accident.
Carly is determined to make Jacob's legacy a positive one. She wants to educate parents and young people about the dangers of using e-scooters. She is campaigning for the government to implement tighter laws and regulations around their sale and use.