Teen who died in horror crash near St Tudy is named by police

A teenager who died in a crash in Cornwall has been named by police. Fergus Lewis, aged 19 and from Wadebridge, died following a collision between St Tudy and St Breward last Friday, November 1.

The crash, which involved two black Seat Ibizas, took place near the B3266.

Fergus was travelling in the front passenger seat of one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A total of six other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Meanwhile, an 18-year-old man from Bodmin was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs following the collision.

Fergus’ family have now paid an emotional tribute to him. They said he was “an amazing young man” and they are “so proud of him”.

The family said: “Our hearts are breaking as we write this. We have lost Fergus, our beautiful boy taken far too soon. Fergus was loved by everyone whose lives he touched. He was kind, caring and great 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, he’d then rush home to go surfing, the sea was his happy place. His passion was his car which he spent many hours working on, learning along the way.

“His priorities were as they should be, he loved his family and friends and would do anything to help anyone. He was the best brother Callum and Isobel could have ever had. He adored beautiful Ellie, his girlfriend who will always be a part of our family.

“Fergus was just an amazing young man, we are so proud of him. We can’t 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.

“We want to thank the emergency services for everything they did to try to save Fergus and for the support they are giving us now. We would also like to thank the community for the support and for the flowers and messages placed at the scene. We would like to ask for time and privacy for the family to try to come to terms with our loss.”