Family pay tribute to ‘fun-loving’ Cheshire teenager killed in car crash

The family of a teenager who died in a car crash have paid tribute to their ‘fun-loving’ son, big brother and grandson. 

Felix John Davies, 19, has been named as the teenager who died in the crash on the A530 near Nantwich on April 9th. He was a passenger in a Ford Fiesta that ploughed into a tree at around 6.30pm.

Felix tragically died at the scene. His family described him as ‘fun-loving — a born entertainer, who was quick witted and very funny’, an ‘adored first child’ and ‘an idolised big brother’.

In a statement from Felix’s family, the full tribute said: “Our darling Felix was tragically taken on April 9th 2023. He was a much adored first child of Chris and Liane and an idolised big brother to Summer and Jenson.

“He was born at Trafford General in Manchester in 2004 and moved to Whitchurch at three months old. Felix attended Prees Primary School and Thomas Adams Secondary School and was one of the Covid year kids at GCSE.

“After leaving school he went on to achieve an apprenticeship level qualification in Digital Marketing. Since then, he worked full time at The White Lion in Ash Magna.

“He loved people, and people loved him, and his natural effervescence ensured he was a firm favourite with the customers. Had a very promising career in hospitality and his love for the job quickly saw him promoted to Bar Supervisor, working towards an Assistant Manager role.

“He truly loved life. Felix was fun-loving – a born entertainer, who was quick witted and very funny. He was very kind and caring and always looked after Summer.

“They were inseparable from the moment she was born. As a child, he loved acting and played key roles with Shawbury Players theatre group. He also enjoyed cookery after gaining a Distinction in the subject at GCSE.

“As a usual teenager he loved gaming, going out with friends and attending many parties. He truly made his family very proud, and we loved him deeply. He will be desperately missed by Liane, Chris and Victoria, Summer and Jenson, Grandad’s Paul and John, and all of his aunties, uncles and cousins.”

A 20-year-old man, from Whitchurch, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been bailed pending further enquiries, Cheshire Police said.

Three other passengers in the car, an 18-year-old man, 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were rushed to hospital, but their injuries were not thought to be life threatening.

Members of the public who witnessed the crash — which happened near Whitchurch Road towards Nantwich — are being urged to come forward. Officers particularly want to speak to anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage.

Witnesses are urged to contact Cheshire Police via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report/ quoting IML 1520280, or call 101.