RACE Across the World star Sam Gardiner’s cause of death has been revealed after he died in a horror crash.
The 24-year-old, who competed in the BBC One series alongside his mum Jo, was killed when he lost control of his car last month.
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An inquest heard today Sam died from a “devastating brain injury” following the May 26 horror.
The court was told he hit a kerb on the central reservation of the A34 in Stockport before crashing into a tree.
Sam was rushed to hospital but sadly could not be saved and was declared dead three days later.
Assistant coroner Christopher Murray adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to be held on October 13.
Broadcast in March 2020, Sam and Jo ventured across Mexico and Argentina as part of the second series of the BBC show.
They were unable to finish the final leg after running out of money.
Jo and Sam’s dad Andrew said they were “devastated” in an emotional tribute.
They added: “Sam left us far too soon, and while words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special.”
Sam’s parents said his time on the BBC show “opened Sam’s eyes to the wonder of adventure”.
Sam had recently been working on the west coast of Scotland as a landscape gardener.
He had travelled to the north of England for a family birthday celebration before the crash, according to his uncle.
A spokesperson for the makers of Race Across The World said: “We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam.
“Everyone who worked with him and indeed everyone who watched Sam could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo.
“Sam embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result.
“Since filming, both Sam and Jo have been an integral part of the Race Across The World cast family, and on behalf of us all from the BBC, production and the rest of the cast, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Andrew and Jo; his brothers, William and Charlie; his step mum Justine; his family and friends.”
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