Family pay tribute to teenager from Droylsden killed in North Wales car crash
17-year-old Colin Hornsby was pronounced dead at the scene near Denbigh
Colin Hornsby, who came from Droylsden, has been named as one of three people killed after a two vehicle collision between Denbigh and Trefnant on Friday evening.
18-year-old John Michael Jones and 17-year-old Leon Rice, who were both from Ruthin, were also pronounced dead at the scene.
All three were travelling in the Vauxhall Corsa.
A 16-year-old boy who was a passenger in the Corsa was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and has since been transferred to hospital in Liverpool with serious injuries.
A 19-year-old man who was also in the Corsa remains at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan with serious injuries.
The driver and passenger of the Vauxhall Antara both remain at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The 66-year-old male driver has sustained minor injuries and the 68-year-old female passenger has sustained serious injuries.
Sergeant Leigh Evans of the Roads Policing Unit said: “A thorough investigation into last night’s tragedy is ongoing in order that we can fully understand what happened.
“Our thoughts remain with the three families during this incredibly difficult time. All are being supported by specially-trained Family Liaison Officers.“We have spoken to a number of people who present during the incident but we continue to appeal to anyone who we haven’t yet spoken with to get in touch.
The family of 17-year-old Colin Hornsby from Droylsden, Greater Manchester have issued the following tribute to him:
“Colin was loved by all his family and friends. He loved life, music and his designer clothes. He will be missed by all his family and friends and our lives will never be the same again without him.”