The relatives of two teens who died in an horrific car smash have today paid tribute describing them both as “loyal” to their loved ones.
Champion kickboxer Sam Cox, formerly known as Sam Passey, died along with Shane Toogood in the crash which happened in Stourport. The men, were both aged 19 and from the Dudley area.
They were travelling in a black VW Golf which overturned and somersaulted into the air while overtaking a red VW Golf, on Dunley Road, on Sunday.
Mr Cox was a landscape gardener at his father’s business, Waterside Fencing Ltd, while his friend had completed an apprenticeship at Birmingham Construction College, after which he worked as a roofer.
A joint statement released by the families said: “Sam was the oldest of four brothers. He was a second dan world champion kick boxer.
“He left school and completed a two-year college course in carpentry. He grew up with his nan and grandad until the age of 12 years when his nan died after a long illness. Sam was a loyal and protective lad, living his life to the max. His second family were his close friends who he called his Lodge Farm brothers.
“Shane was on a college course in Birmingham and had recently split up with his girlfriend. He leaves a sister, Tia, aged three.
“Shane, like Sam, was loyal and protective of all his family and friends and it gives the two families great comfort that they are together.”
Mr Toogood of Lodge Crescent, Netherton, a rear seat passenger, was dead on arrival at the Worcester Royal Hospital.
Mr Cox from Calewood Road, Quarry Bank, a front seat passenger, was taken to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham where he died a few hours later.
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WOT A REAL SAD ENDING ONLY GOT TO KNOW SAM PASSEY A FORTNITE AGO ON A SUNDAY WEN WE WAS AT THE POETS CORNER WITH LUKE HE WAS A REAL SOUND LAD THINKING OF ALL THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. RSVP SAM REST IN PEACE MATE +++++ BLOCK
XxRest in PeaceXx
Thoughts are with their family and friends at this tragic time. Xxxxx
sam I only new you through your brother Connor, cant belive this tragic thing has happend has happend thinking about all the family. R.I.P SAM
Our thoughts are with both familys at this sad time,We still cannot belive this has happened. They where really two great loving young lads.
God bless you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Knew Sam through his brother Kiah, Our thoughts and hearts go out to all the family at this sad time. sleep tight Sam x
Trained with Sam for years, will be very sadly missed! RIP Sam xxx
Didn’t get to know Sam but my daughter is Kiah’s girlfriend. Very lovely family and my thoughts are with them all. From what I have found out recently he was a very loving and caring lad. The Passey’s and Cox’s should be very proud.
RIP Sam, Julie , Tiff an Bob. xxxx
my thoughts are with both familys. sam and shane were both such respectful, loving lads, this world will be a much sadder place without them. you will always live on in our hearts, thoughts and memories. sweet dreams, rest in peace lads. will love and miss you both til the end of time xxx
R.I.P sam and shane
Will always be thinking of you
Miss ya
Kirsty
xxxxx
to our sam
love and miss you loads
always in our hearts and minds
uncle jace auntie mandy
brandon and jayden god bless xxxx
Sam Sadly gone ! Never ever 4gotten! 4 knowin him as a young kid to becoming 1 of my good mates. . . . So young only 19. . . But mate it was a pleasure! ! Truely. Don’t worry faib will keep the passey massive goin ha ha
. Godbless
such a terrible tragedy, our heart and thoughts are with his family. r.i.p. sam xxx u will never b forgotten xxx
You called Nick your Hero, you are ours. The kids loved you and we love you, just for being youself.
Still can’t belive you are gone, you’ll always be with us.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with your family and friends.
Miss you xx
we never really knew ya sam but were still family n ur mom n dad were so proud uve left a big hole in every1 hearts which can neva b replaced sleep tight bak ur nans arms xxx
a very nice lad to know..thoughts go out to shane,,nicky and the brothers left behind…R.I.P Sam
We knew shane and sam for years we grew up together and they were two of the nicest lads you could ever wish to meet,will miss u loads lads but never forget ya RIP SHANE & SAM XXX
need to send flowers, anyone know what number at Lodge Crescent?
sam a beloved nephew n cousin..
always thinkin of ur beautifal smile
all the memories we will treasure, our love 4 u no1 can measure.. think of u evryday.
miss n love u million
love auntie angie n cousins shna, bad, savvanah, ashanti
sweetdreams passey massive xox
Missin U Like Mad.. Still Finkin Bout u Evryday
Until We Meet Again
Love & Miss Always
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