Family pay tribute to 'much-adored' teenager who died in Easter Sunday crash

By Ryan Parker

14th Apr 2023 | Local News

Felix John Davies, from Whitchurch, was the passenger of a Ford Fiesta which was involved in a fatal collision with a tree on the A530, near Nantwich, on Easter Sunday (Cheshire Police).
Felix John Davies, from Whitchurch, was the passenger of a Ford Fiesta which was involved in a fatal collision with a tree on the A530, near Nantwich, on Easter Sunday (Cheshire Police).

A family have paid tribute to a 'much-adored' 19-year-old man - who died at the scene of a crash near Nantwich on Easter Sunday.

Felix John Davies, from Whitchurch, was the passenger of a Ford Fiesta which was involved in a fatal collision with a tree on the A530, near Nantwich.

The incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Sunday 9 April on Whitchurch Road near to the junction of the A525.

The incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Sunday 9 April on Whitchurch Road - near to the junction of the A525 (Google).

Sadly, despite best efforts of those involved, Felix passed away at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers and paid tribute to him.

A statement read: "Our darling Felix was tragically taken on April 9, 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.

Felix loved gaming, going out with friends and attending many parties (Cheshire Police).

"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."

A 20-year-old man from Whitchurch was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Cheshire Police officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or dashcam footage from around the time of the collision to come forward.

A 20-year-old man from Whitchurch was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving (Cheshire Police).

Felix's family added: "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.

Cheshire Police officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or dashcam footage from around the time of the collision to come forward (Cheshire Police).

"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."

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to contact Cheshire Police via the website quoting IML 1520280 or call 101.

READ MORE: Crewe teenagers arrested after BMW overturns from colliding with wall and lamp post.

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