Tribute to 'dearly loved' teenager who died in crash

The family and friends of an 18-year-old man who died in a car crash have issued a tribute, saying he will "always remembered by all who knew him".

At 20:42 GMT on 18 February, Dorset Police received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a black Volvo V70 in Morden Road near Wareham, Dorset.

Passenger Joshua Blake was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver, a man in his 20s, and another passenger, a teenage man, both sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain at this time.

The force said officers were continuing to support the victim's loved ones.

"Joshua had only just celebrated his 18th birthday before he tragically lost his life," the family tribute reads.

"He leaves behind his loving parents Martin and Caroline, brother Samuel, sister Chloe, his wider family and many friends."

It adds that he had "a passion for supercars" and "enjoyed riding his motorbike".

"He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed, always remembered by all who knew him."

Officers are urging any witnesses to the crash and anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

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