Family devastated after death of 'loving' teenager

Danny Fullbrook
BBC News, Buckinghamshire
Thames Valley Police A young man is smiling wearing a black shirt in a restaurantThames Valley Police
Drew Doolan was killed in a car crash in Stokenchurch

The family of an 18-year-old man who died in a car crash have described him as "a polite, kind, caring, funny, loving and hardworking young man".

Drew Doolan, from Marlow, died following a collision with a tree on the A40 in Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, on 26 March.

Thames Valley Police said the HGV mechanic was pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement from his parents said: "He was taken too soon at the age of 18, left a huge hole in our hearts, and has left our world shattered and our family incomplete."

One of his three sisters described him as "the best brother I could have ever wished for".

Google The A40 road with a junction and one car on the road. The road had trees either side, grass areas and several road signs.Google
Emergency services were called to an incident on the A40 in Stokenchurch in March

Two other males, aged 17 and 20, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The force said it was continuing to make inquiries on behalf of the coroner.

The tribute from Mr Doolan's parents continued: "He had a cheeky smile and an infectious laugh, he loved life and always had a positive outlook on life and took each day as it come.

"Drew was someone you could always rely on and was there when you needed him.

"I don't think he realised how well liked and loved he was as he wasn't good with receiving compliments due to him having ADHD and just took everything in his stride."

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