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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Two teenagers, 17 and 18, killed in horror crash were ‘best friends' as families pay heartbreaking tribute
THE families of two teens who were tragically killed in a horror car crash have paid tribute to the boys. Harrison Carter, 18, and his best friend George Stephenson, 17, died in the collision on June 20. 2 2 The boys were passengers in the same car in Marston, Lincolnshire. An 18-year-old woman, driving a black Kia Niro, and an 18-year-old man, driving a blue Ford Fiesta, were both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The woman was released under investigation and the man has been bailed. Harrison's family said: 'We would like to thank everyone, particularly our friends, family, The Kings School and Lincolnshire Police for the compassion and support shown to us following the terrible accident, that took our beloved son Harrison and his best friend George in the early hours of Friday, June 20th. 'Harrison touched so many lives and was a bright, talented and beautiful person both inside and out. 'As you can imagine, we are utterly heartbroken. 'Due to the nature of the accident, many families have been affected and our thoughts are with all those involved.' George's family also said in a tribute: 'We, as a family, would like to thank everyone for their support at this incredibly difficult time. 'Losing George in such a tragic accident, has devastated us all, and our lives will never be the same again. He brought so much love and joy to so many people and was a truly kind and caring boy. 'Whilst we deal with our loss, and the police continue their investigation, we urge people not to speculate on the cause of this accident. 'Many lives have been shattered and nothing will bring our beautiful boy home.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Families pay tribute to Marston crash victims, 17 and 18
The families of two teenage friends who died in a crash in Lincolnshire say they are "utterly heartbroken".Harrison Carter, 18, and George Stephenson, 17, died following a collision involving a Ford Fiesta and a Kia Niro on Toll Bar Road, near Marston, Grantham, on 20 June. Both were passengers, police drivers of the vehicles – a man and a woman, both aged 18 – were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The woman was released under investigation and the man had been bailed, police said. In a statement issued by Lincolnshire Police, Harrison's family thanked friends, family, The Kings School and Lincolnshire Police "for the compassion and support shown to us following the terrible accident"."Harrison touched so many lives and was a bright, talented and beautiful person, both inside and out," the family said."As you can imagine, we are utterly heartbroken."George's family thanked "everyone for their support at this incredibly difficult time"."Losing George in such a tragic accident has devastated us all, and our lives will never be the same again. He brought so much love and joy to so many people and was a truly kind and caring boy."Whilst we deal with our loss, and the police continue their investigation, we urge people not to speculate on the cause of this accident."Many lives have been shattered and nothing will bring our beautiful boy home." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
