Tributes paid to man, 19, who died in crash

The family of a 19-year-old who died in a crash in Leicestershire have paid tribute to an "amazing son, big brother and friend".

Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a white Vauxhall Corsa, which crashed into a tree in Station Road, Great Dalby, on Wednesday. Emergency services were called just after 20:45 BST, but Hanks was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries.

Two more passengers were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing, according to Leicestershire Police.

In a statement, his family said: "Rhys was an amazing, caring, loving, thoughtful and kind son, big brother and friend of so many people.

"There are no words to say how loved Rhys was by all his family and friends.

"He had so much potential ahead of him and we're proud of the young man he'd become.

"You'll be greatly missed by all your family, friends and so many more people that care for you."

Officers from Leicestershire Police's serious collision investigation unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone who can assist with their investigation - including motorists with dashcams - to come forward.

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