Marcham car crash: Tributes for three teens killed when BMW smashed into a tree in horror smash
TRIBUTES are pouring in for the three teens killed in a horror smash after a BMW ploughed into a tree.
Ethan Goddard, Daniel Hancock, both 18, and Elliot Pullen, 17, all died in the tragic crash, which left another teen fighting for his life.
Horror unfolded when the car, travelling on A415 in Marcham, Oxfordshire, left the road in the early hours of Tuesday.
Tragically, the three teens, aged 17 and 18, were all killed in the collision.
The 18-year-old driver was rushed to hospital after he suffered life-threatening injuries.
The trio’s heartbroken loved ones have now paid tribute to the young men.
Ethan’s family said he would be remembered as “hard-working” and “passionate” about everything he set his heart on.
They said: “Ethan was known to all his family and friends as a kind, generous, caring, always thinking of others, young man, with a great sense of humour.
“He was a very loving son, protective brother, caring grandson, much-loved nephew, kindest boyfriend and loyal friend.”
The family added: “We couldn’t be more proud of the fine young man he was turning into.
“We will always love him and he will be missed by many, not just us.”
Daniel’s devastated family said their “worst fears” came true this week when they heard of the smash.
The loved ones said: “We take some solace in the fact that Daniel lived every day to its fullest, surrounded by friends who became family.
“We are heartbroken that his last day to do this has come so early.”
The family added a poignant message, too, adding: “To his friends, he loved you all.
“Please don’t take risks that you can’t come back from. We loved Daniel beyond words and always will.”
Elliot’s loved ones said that he too “lived his life to the full”.
To his friends, he loved you all. Please don’t take risks that you can’t come back from.
Daniel Hancock's family
Paying tribute, they devastatingly said: “Elliot was our gorgeous, bright and talented son, a dearly loved brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin.
“He had a gorgeous smile, a cheeky glint in his eye, he was always well dressed, and it appeared, had a different hairstyle every few weeks.”
The loved ones added: “Elliot lived his life to the full and he was planning his upcoming 18th birthday celebrations and should have had an amazingly bright future ahead of him, a life of adventures and seeing the world.
“It has now been cut short by this awful tragedy, leaving behind a shattered family who will miss Elliot beyond words.”
Thames Valley Police quickly launched a probe after the smash and were appealing for witnesses.
Sergeant Matt Cadmore of the Joint Roads Policing Unit at Three Mile Cross, said on Tuesday: “This is an extremely tragic incident which has resulted in the death of three young men.
“Our thoughts remain with their families and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have dash cam footage prior to the collision and who has not already spoke to Police to contact us.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 43230270542.