Tributes paid to ‘promising’ doctor killed in car crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “promising” and “selfless” doctor who died in a car crash on Garstang Road, Larbeck, near Blackpool, in June.

Bolton-native Jyothis Manalayil (left), 28, was travelling from Lancaster Royal Infirmary Hospital to Royal Victoria Hospital, after a night shift, to teach students when he suffered fatal injuries following an accident on June 10, reports said. Known as Jyo to his friends and family, he graduated in 2017 and was said to have excelled in his academic and clinical career. His family said Manalayil worked on the frontline during the Covid pandemic.

“Jyothis was a loving son to his mom and dad and an angel guardian to his younger brother. He was an unusually kind and exceptionally bright person who dedicated his life to caring for others. He continued to show immense potential as a doctor when he graduated in 2017 and he excelled in his academic and clinical career,” his family was quoted as saying by the Mirror. “He managed to pass his primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) exams on his first try just when he was beginning his career as a trainee in anaesthetics, proving his dedication to keeping his skills up to date, to best treat patients.”

His family described him as “compassionate, dedicated and always striving for the best in his career. He always went the extra mile for his patients,” they said.

“His kind words and actions always provided comfort to those in pain. He was also loved by his patients who loved his calm and caring presence.

“Jyo was ambitious about his career and continued to excel in his work. He was particularly passionate about teaching; including directing advanced life support courses and supporting medical students.”

His colleagues remembered him as “incredibly hard-working who made sure his team was well looked after in stressful times”.