Stokenchurch A40 crash tribute paid by 18-year-old’s family
Drew Doolan, an 18-year-old mechanic apprentice from Marlow, was killed during a single vehicle crash on the A40 Oxford Road, Stokenchurch. Hundreds of tributes were paid to him after his death on March 26, 2025, with flowers being left at the scene of the incident. But now his family have released a statement via Thames Valley Police where they described him as loving life and working hard with a cheeky smile.
His parents said: "Drew was HGV mechanic apprentice and he put everything into his career. "Drew was a polite, kind, caring, funny, loving and hardworking young man. "He had a cheeky smile and an infectious laugh, he loved life and always had a positive outlook on life and took each day as it come.
"Drew was someone you could always rely on and was there when you needed him. "I don't think he realised how well liked and loved he was as he wasn't good with receiving compliments due to him having ADHD and just took everything in his stride. "Drew was a homely young man, he didn't want nor ask for anything, he loved being indoors and he loved his family and valued family life and making memories with us all.
"He was taken too soon at the age of 18, left a huge hole in our hearts, and has left our world shattered and our family incomplete. "We are devastated and heart broken and will never get over losing him. "We will never have the opportunity to see Drew qualify as a HGV mechanic or to continue to fulfil his dreams.
He had an amazing life ahead and was yet to experience so much in life. "He was taken too soon and life will never be the same without Drew in it. "He is forever in our hearts & thoughts,
"We love you and miss you Drew "Mum & Dad x" 
His three sisters have also paid tribute. They added: "Since you've been gone it's clear to see how loved you were and how many hearts you touched. You were the best brother I could have ever wished for.
You have left a huge hole in our hearts and I will never stop missing you. Shannon xx" "My brother Drew, he had a heart bigger than the sky and a smile that could heal, he brought light into every room and left behind memories that will be cherished forever.
I miss you, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Love your big sis Portia ?." "If I had to describe my brother Drew, he was the light at the end of the tunnel, the one who made even the darkest moments brighter, and every ordinary day better just by being in it." Love from your little sister Millie."
Thames Valley Police is continuing to make enquiries on behalf of the coroner in relation to this collision.
References
- ^ A40 fatal crash: Tributes left at scene near Stokenchurch, Bucks (www.bucksfreepress.co.uk)