Tribute paid to 'kind and thoughtful' 18-year-old killed in Shifnal crash
Simon Evans died at the scene of the crash on Offoxey Road in Tong
The family of 18-year-old Simon Evans who died at the scene of a crash in Shifnal, have paid tribute to him.
The collision happened on Friday (14th March) on Offoxey Road in Tong at around 11.15pm.
Simon, from Perton near Wolverhampton, had been a passenger in a silver Audi A1 before the collision took place.
What have the family said?
In a statement his family have said: “Simon was just a lovely, friendly person always with a smile on his face, he was so family orientated and would do absolutely anything for his friends, who he was very loyal too. They had an amazing friendship group of which he was the glue that held them together. Whenever they were together, there was always laughter.
“He loved to be outside, and he loved spending time in Cornwall with us and our friends. He was adventurous. He was kind and thoughtful to all those that met him.
“He had so many hobbies, he was a blue belt in Taekwondo and he even became world champion, before he moved onto his next hobby, of which there were many. Simon also tried his hand at fishing, darts, mountain biking, pool and most recently golf. He also loved his car and would always be tinkering with it alongside his brother.
"He would do anything to help anyone"
“Recently Simon had been given a promotion to sous chef at the restaurant he worked at part-time, which he was so proud of, and so were we. He was excited to be included in new ideas for the restaurant and felt proud to be part of their team and family. He also attended a college course of which he was excelling in studying light vehicle mechanics.
“Nothing was too much for Simon, he would do anything to help anyone, and all those who knew Simon would describe him as funny, loving and caring.
“Simon is a much-loved son, brother, grandson and friend who will be sorely missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He really was a gentleman older than his years.”
What happened to the other teenagers in the car?
Two other teenagers, both 17, who were also travelling in the Audi, died in hospital later.
A fourth teenager, also 17, is being treated for life-changing injuries in hospital.
Officers are continuing to investigate and want to speak to anyone travelling through Bishops Wood and Brewood at around 11pm, as they believe the Audi travelled along Port Lane and Kiddemore Green Road ahead of the incident.
The families of those impacted have asked for privacy during this time.
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