Families in tribute to crash victims, 17 and 18

Tributes have been paid to Harrison Carter, 18, (left) and George Stephenson, 17

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 said.

The 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."

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