The family of a teenager who died after a car hit a tree near Wakefield have paid tribute to their “kind, thoughtful, hardworking” son.
Koby Jones, 18, from Flockton, was one of three teenagers who died in the crash close to the village of West Bretton, near Wakefield, on Friday evening.
The 18-year-old driver and two 19-year-old passengers died, while two other men in the car were injured, one of whom is still in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In a tribute released through West Yorkshire Police, Koby’s mother Rebecca Jones said: “Koby was genuinely one of the most kind, thoughtful, hardworking young men I have ever known and we are so proud to call him our son!
“This family is broken and the world is going to be such a lonely place without him. Whoever had the pleasure of meeting him would say the same.
“Love you son. Loved by ALL!”
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The black Seat Ibiza car was travelling on Bramley Lane in the direction of Woolley when it left the road and collided with a tree at about 8.30pm on Friday.
Detective Sergeant Steven Suggitt, from the West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Inquiry Team, also appealed for eyewitnesses and any relevant footage of the incident.
“This was clearly a tragic incident where three people lost their lives and a fourth suffered life-threatening injuries and our thoughts remain with their families.”
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He added: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision and believe the car left the Horbury Bridge area at around 8.20pm.
“We would like anyone who saw the car travelling between Horbury Bridge and West Bretton around this time to please get in touch.”
