Survivor of horror crash pay tribute to 'kindest' friends

The sole survivor of a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of three teenagers has shared heartfelt tributes to her lost friends. Brooke Varley, 17, was a back seat passenger in the Ford Ka when it crashed into a tree in Penkridge, Staffordshire, on Saturday, May 25.

Tragically, Dafydd Huw Craven-Jones, an 18-year-old from Tanyfron, Wrexham, died alongside Morgan Jones, 17, from Coedpoeth, Wrexham. Sophie Bates, 17, from Stafford, died days later in hospital.

Brooke was also taken to hospital but has since been discharged and now recuperating at home. She has courageously penned tribute messages for Dafydd, Morgan, and Sophie.

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In her emotional words: "I wanted to write a tribute for my three friends Sophie, Morgan and Daf. I am so upset to have lost such amazing people from my life. Sophie was the kindest person who lived her life to the fullest. She is my inspiration to get better and do everything she didn't get a chance to do. She will forever be in my heart.

"Morgan was one of the funniest people I know. He was always respectful, kind and sweet. He always looked out for me. Daf had a kind soul and loved his friends. I’m thinking of their families at this sad time and everyone who is affected by this tragic incident.”

The family of Sophie Bates have also issued a tribute. They said: "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."

North Wales Live reports that police in Staffordshire are appealing for any witnesses of the collision or anyone with information about the car prior to the incident to contact them at ciu@staffordshire. pnn.police.uk, calling 101 quoting incident number 813 of 25 May, or through Live Chat on their website.