Tribute to 'amazing young man' killed in car crash

Fergus Lewis, 19, died after a car crash in north Cornwall on Friday

The family of a teenager who died following a car crash in north Cornwall has described him as an "amazing young man" in a tribute.

Fergus Lewis, 19, from Wadebridge passed away at the scene after a collision involving two cars between St Tudy and St Breward at about 23:15 GMT on Friday.

Mr Lewis' family said their "beautiful boy [was] taken far too soon" and thanked the emergency services for the help they gave him at the scene.

Devon and Cornwall Police is investigating and has appealed for witnesses to contact them.

'He was our rock'

In a statement Mr Lewis's family said: “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.

The tribute added: “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."

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 inquiries.