Tribute to Fergus Lewis killed in car crash near St Tudy

The family of a teenager who died in a car crash in north Cornwall have described him as a “wonderful young man” in a tribute.

Fergus Lewis, 19, from Wadebridge, died at the scene following a collision involving two cars between St Tudy and St Breward at about 11:15 GMT on Friday.

Lewis’ family said their “beautiful boy was taken far too soon” and thanked emergency services for the help they provided to him at the scene.

Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

In a statement, Mr Lewis’ family said: “Fergus was loved by all whose lives he touched. He was kind, caring and a lot of fun to be with, always looking for the next adventure.

“He loved the outdoors and was always so full of energy and life. He loved his job, where he worked hard outside all day, and then he would rush home to go surfing, the sea was his happy place. His passion was his car, which he worked on for many hours and learned along the way.

The tribute added: “Fergus was just an amazing young man, we are so proud of him. We cannot believe he is gone, but take comfort in the fact that he will never be forgotten by so many.

“He was our rock, and we will love and miss him forever.”

Officers said two black Seat Ibizas were involved in the collision, and Mr Lewis was a front seat passenger in one of the vehicles.

Six other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

An 18-year-old man from Bodmin was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

Police said he had been released on bail pending further investigations.