Family pays tribute to 18-year-old crash victim

The family of an 18 year-old boy who died in a crash near Shifnal have described him as "funny, loving and caring".

Simon Evans, from Perton, Wolverhampton, was a passenger in a silver Audi A1, which crashed on Offoxey Road in Tong on Friday.

Two other teenagers, both aged 17, later died in hospital, while another 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries.

"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 to," the family statement said.

"They had an amazing friendship group of which he was the glue that held them together.

"Whenever they were together, there was always laughter."

It said he loved to be outside, and loved spending family time in Cornwall.

"He was adventurous. He was kind and thoughtful to all those that met him," the tribute continued.

"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."

His family said he had recently been given a promotion to sous chef at the restaurant he was working at part-time, something which he was very proud of.

Alongside this, he was studying light vehicle mechanics at college and loved working on his car with his brother.

"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," his family said.

"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."

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