A Taekwondo world champion was one of the three teenagers who were killed in Auto -accident when his family tributed to their 'loving and friendly' son.
Simon Evans, 18, was killed when an Audi A1 crashed along a country road in the tongue near Shifnal, Shropshire.
Emergency services were called to Offoxey Road on Friday at about 11.15 pm (14/3), but Simon, who was a passenger in the car, died on the spot.
Jacob Holeman, 17, van Codsall, Staffs., And Jenson Bridges, 17, from Brewood, Staffs., Both later died in the hospital.
The fourth occupant of the car, a 17-year-old boy, suffered life-changing injuries at the horror smash.
Simon's destroyed family, who came from Perton in Wolverhampton and worked as a chef, has now given him a tribute in a statement issued through the police of West Mercia.
They said: 'Simon was just a beautiful, friendly person with a smile on his face, he was so family -oriented and would definitely do anything for his friends, which he was also very loyal.
“They had a great friendship group of which he was the glue that held them together. When they were together, there was always laughter.
Simon Evans (photo), 18, was killed when an Audi A1 crashed along a country road in the tongue near Shifnal, Shropshire
Emergency services were called after a silver Audi A1 on Friday at about 11.15 pm on Offoxey Road, in Tong, near Shifnal, crashed
“He loved being outside and he loved spending time in Cornwall with us and our friends.
“He was adventurous. He was friendly and attentive to everyone who met him.
“He had so many hobbies, he was a blue belt in Taekwondo and he even became world champion before moving to his next hobby, many of which were.
'Simon also tried his hand on fishing, darts, mountain biking, swimming pool and most recent golf.
“He also loved his car and would always tinker with his brother.
'Simon had recently received a promotion to Sous Chef in the restaurant where he worked part -time, which he was so proud of, and we too.
'He was enthusiastic to include in new ideas for the restaurant and felt proud to be part of their team and family.
“He also followed a university course of which he excelled in studying light vehicle mechanics.
'Nothing was too much for Simon, he would do everything to help someone, and anyone who knew Simon would describe him as funny, loving and caring.
“Simon is a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend who will be very missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him.
“He was really a gentleman older than his years.”
Inspector Steph Arrowssmith, of the serious collision investigation team of the force, said earlier: 'Unfortunately, three teenagers died and one remains in the hospital with life -changing injuries in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.
'We continue to perform questions about the collision and I would like to thank everyone who has contacted us with information to help with our research.
'We are still an appeal to someone else who has been on Offoxey Road on Friday evening to get in touch.
'We also want to hear from everyone who traveled through Bishops Wood and Brewood around 11 p.m., because we believe that the Audi traveled past Port Lane and Kiddemore Green Road for the incident.
'We believe that the Audi rode together with a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black VW wave.
“The vehicles were in no way involved in the collision, but we hope that motorists in the area may remember that they have seen the three vehicles together.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands ambulance service said at the time: 'Upon arrival, ambulance personnel discovered four passengers of the car, all male.
“We thought the first man was provided by bystanders on the spot. He had sustained life -threatening injuries.
'Unfortunately it became clear that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed on the spot.
'Another three male patients from the car were assessed and life -threatening injuries had sustained. They received advanced trauma care from ambulance personnel on the spot.
“Two were transferred to the Royal Stoke Hospital for further treatment and the third was transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.”
