Family pay tribute to 19 year-old killed in collision in Leicestershire
Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a Corsa that collided with a tree in Station Road last Wednesday
The family of a 19-year-old who died following a collision in Great Dalby have paid tribute to an “amazing son, big brother and friend”.
Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a white Vauxhall Corsa that collided with a tree in Station Road last Wednesday (20 May).
Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene just after 8.45pm, where Rhys was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car, who is 18, was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries. Two passengers in the back of the car were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing.
In a statement, Rhys’ family said: “Rhys was an amazing, caring, loving, thoughtful and kind son, big brother and friend of so many people.
“There are no words to say how loved Rhys was by all his family and friends.
“He had so much potential ahead of him and we’re proud of the young man he’d become.
“You’ll be greatly missed by all your family, friends and so many more people that care for you.
“We’re lost for words. You’ll always and forever be in our hearts.”