A third teenager has died after a crash in Staffordshire that also killed two other teenage boys.
Sophie Bates, 17, from Stafford, was sat in the back seat of the Ford Ka during the single-vehicle crash that happened on Saturday.
Driver Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, and front-seat passenger Morgan Jones, 17, both from Wrexham, were also killed.
Sophie was taken to hospital but died as a result of her injuries and her family is now being supported by specialist officers.
Her family said in a tribute: ‘Our Princess Sophie, the best big sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to many, was so strong on the outside but truly so kind hearted and thoughtful inside. Full of fun and beyond witty.
‘We were so proud of the young adult Sophie was becoming, with the life plans she was putting in place.
‘Excelling in college and her work placement, full of drive and ambition to have her own business.
‘Sophie loved her friends and was enjoying embracing her teenage life and having the best time.
‘Our darling girl Sophie, will be sorely missed and loved eternally.
‘Forever in our hearts, 17 always.’
Another 17-year-old girl who was also a passenger is still in hospital in a stable condition.
Mr Craven-Jones’ family paid tribute to him and described him as ‘a beautiful soul’ and ‘baby of the family’ and Mr Jones’ family described him as ‘a very popular young man’.
Mr Craven Jones’ family said: ‘Dafydd was the kindest loving person you could wish to meet, he had his special ways and was different to anyone else.
‘Everyone loved him, the baby of the family.
‘Daf would do anything for anyone, albeit moan if he had to tidy his bedroom.
‘He loved his friends more than life itself, and disastrously, this led to his early departure from this world whilst helping a friend on this dreadful night.
‘We can take solace that Dafydd would always go out of his way to help his friends.
‘We just want to thank his friends for all the wonderful messages and memories they have shared of him and that his short life was filled with lots of love and happiness.
‘We ask that our privacy is respected at this sad time. But we thank everyone for their kind messages of support.’
Mr Jones’ family said: ‘Our loving son and grandson, Morgan, was a kind caring and loving young man who we were so proud of.
‘He was an outdoor person who excelled in rugby, cricket, horse riding and show jumping.
‘He will be sadly missed by all his rugby, cricket and equestrian family and his family and friends.
‘He was passionate about farming and had secured a place at an agricultural college. He was a very popular young man and was loved by everybody.
‘You will be forever missed, Mum, Dad, Taid and Aunt.’
Staffordshire Police confirmed it is continuing to investigate the circumstances around the crash.
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