The heartbroken family of a lad tragically killed in a horror crash on a Scots road say he was the “perfect son”. Loved ones paid tribute to Lewis Champan who died at the scene of a crash near Annan on Friday, December 13.
The 22-year-old from Langholm was a passenger of a grey Range Rover which was involved in a smash around 8.2pm on the B6357 Annan-Annobie-Jedburgh Road. His family released a statement via Police Scotland as road cops continue to probe the incident.
His family said: “Lewis really was the perfect son and a credit to everyone who knew him. He’s left an irreplaceable void in his devoted family’s life and will be sorely missed by all.”
Another passenger, a 39-year-old man, was taken to Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle as a precaution. The driver of the car, a 38-year-old man, was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Police said he was later arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences and released pending further inquiries. Last week social media tributes poured in for Lewis who was described as ‘one in a million’ by devastated pals.
Angela Kay wrote: “Devastated for the family. Lewis was a lovely lad. He didn’t bother anyone and worked hard.”
Lizzi Devlin added: “Absolutely heartbroken for the family. R.I.P Lewis you will and always will be in my heart. You will always be the brightest star in the sky, always.”·
Chelsea Farries said. “You were one in a million Lewis, always there to put a smile on my face when things were tough.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and officers continue to appeal for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3502 of Friday, 13 December, 2024.”
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