Tributes to “nice” teenagers killed in accident

Two teenagers who died in a crash have been described as “wonderful” and “kind” by their families.

The driver of the Ford Ka, Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, and front passenger Morgan Jones, 17, both from Wrexham, were killed in the single-vehicle crash on Saturday on Cannock Road, Penkridge , announced Staffordshire Police.

Two girls, both 17, were seriously injured and on Tuesday police said they were still in hospital, including one in critical condition.

Mr Craven-Jones' family said he was “a beautiful soul”, while Mr Jones' family described him as “a very popular young man”.

A statement released by police said everyone loved Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, “the baby of the family”.

They said he was a “wonderful” son, brother, uncle and grandson and added that he was “the kindest, most loving person you could wish to meet” and “would do anything anything for anyone.”

“We can take comfort in knowing that Dafydd would always do everything possible to help his friends,” his family added.

“We just want to thank his friends for all the wonderful messages and memories they shared of him and for the fact that his short life was filled with so much love and happiness.”

Mr Jones' family said their “beloved son and grandson” was a “kind, caring and loving young man of whom we were so proud”.

They added that he was an outdoorsman who excelled at rugby, cricket, horse riding and show jumping.

“He will be greatly missed by his entire rugby, cricket and equestrian family, as well as his family and friends,” their statement said.

“He was passionate about farming and had won a place at an agricultural school. He was a very popular young man and loved by everyone.”

Tributes were left at the scene including 'we will miss you forever' and 'love to my little brother and his best friend'.

A Welsh flag was attached to the tree where the accident is believed to have taken place.

Wrexham Rugby Club said the two teenagers both played on their mini and junior teams and “made their mark on the youth team”.

The club added that it felt “tremendous sadness and a deep sense of loss following the deaths of Dafydd and Morgan”.

They were “good friends on and off the field of play and the void they leave will not be filled.”

The club said it had been overwhelmed by messages of support from everyone who knew it and from rugby clubs across North Wales and beyond.

Sgt Richard Moors said specialist officers were supporting the young people's families.

“We ask that their privacy be respected. A full and detailed investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the collision,” he said.

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