Tributes to three Kidderminster crash victims

Grieving relatives of three young victims of a road crash today paid tribute to them as they spoke of their devastation.

Luke Morris, aged 22, and partner Elizabeth Stanley, 24, both of Kidderminster, died when the black Nissan 200 SX Coupe they were in hit a tree.

Mr Morris' sister, Becky Townsend, 26, of Wick, Pershore, who was a back seat passenger, died a short time later in hospital. Her husband Craig suffered multiple injuries and remains critical but stable in hospital.

Their families today said the couples had spent many happy hours together.

Electrician Mr Morris and Miss Stanley, from the Churchfields and Spennells areas, leave two children, three-year-old Ella Morris and six-year-old Wyatt Stanley, Miss Stanley's son from a previous relationship.

A family statement said today: "Luke and Becky leave behind an extended family and many friends who, along with their parents and step parents, are devastated by what's happened.

"Luke and Becky were inseparable from an early age. They were always there for each other. We are all very proud of them, nobody had a bad word to say about either of them. Both went to St Ambrose Catholic Primary School before moving onto Wolverley CE Secondary School. They were dedicated to their children, who they loved dearly."

Mrs Townsend leaves two children – six-year-old James and four-year-old Aimee.

Police say the car, which was being driven by Mr Morris, came off the B4084 road and struck a tree near Pershore Agricultural College on Saturday at 12.35am.

Inquests were opened and adjourned today. Witnesses should call police on 101.

By Heather Large