Family pay tribute to teen killed in A55 crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “extremely kind, generous and energetic” teenager killed in a crash.
Robert Christopher Adams, 19, from Kinmel Bay, died when the Vauxhall Astra he was driving collided with a Volvo HGV.
The incident happened on the A55 near Conwy at around 1.35am on Sunday. The eastbound carriageway was shut following the crash for around nine hours, with a 40-mile diversion put in place.
On Monday Mr Adams’ devastated family released a moving tribute to the teenager via North Wales Police, describing him as “a handsome young man who had so much to look forward to”.
It said: “Robert was the son of Lorraine and Rickie. He had four sisters and one brother who he sadly leaves behind.
“He was extremely kind, generous and energetic. He always wanted to help others and was very generous with his time – he really did have a heart of gold.
“Robert was like any other young gentleman – he loved cars and loved to drive and was very pleased at recently getting a promotion in his job as a local tyrefitter. He was always looking to develop his skills and really wanted to succeed in his career.
“We would like to thank the emergency services for their attendance at the tragic scene of the collision.
“Our sad loss has created such a huge void in our lives which will never be filled and shall remain with us forever.
“Sleep tight, Robert, from all your loving family in North Wales, Rugby and Coventry.”
A gofundme page with a target of £5,000 has been set up by family friend Daniel Hilton to support Mr Adams’ family in paying for funeral costs. It has so far raised more than £700.
North Wales Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the twovehicle collision which involved a white Vauxhall Astra and a yellow Volvo HGV.
Anybody with dash cam footage or information that could assist with the ongoing investigation is urged to contact police on the live webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 22000314137.