Harrison Payne remembered as an “amazing young man” after Bribie Island tragedy

The 18-year-old man killed in a crash on Bribie Island is being remembered as an “amazing young man” who always managed to make his friends smile.

The 18-year-old teen killed at a crash on Bribie Island beach yesterday is being remembered as an “amazing young man” with so much to live for.

Harrison Payne was the passenger in a Toyota HiLux which rolled on Ocean Beach, Woorim, at about 4.30pm on Sunday.

Police say initial investigations indicate the driver, an 18-year-old Beachmere man, lost control of the car before the crash.

Harrison Payne was the passenger in a Toyota HiLux which lost control and crashed on Ocean Beach at Woorim. Picture: Instagram

The driver was flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.

My Payne’s friend Claire Sophie Lee shared a heartbreaking tribute on social media, reminiscing on his “goofy” personality and the ability to “always put a smile” on her face.

“It was only a few days ago you were telling me how good life has been and saying how much you were enjoying finally being 18,” she wrote.

“You were so goofy and always managed to put a smile on my face.”

Harrison Payne, pictured with his friend Claire Sophie Lee, is being remembered as an "amazing young man" after he died in a crash on Bribie Island on Sunday. Picture: Instagram

“You taught me how to love myself and how to live in the now when I was dwelling on the past.”

“You encouraged me towards positive changes and you were one of few who I could truly be myself with.”

My Payne, a graduate from St Eugene’s College at Burpengary, was a gym-lover, with many friends taking to social media with touching tributes.

Harrison Payne graduated from St Eugene’s College at Burpengary. Picture: Instagram

“Gonna miss your face around the gym. Hopefully you can still give me a spot for shoulder on Thursday brother,” friend Harry James Scriggins shared on Facebook.

Paula Hill send her condolences to the family: “You had your life ahead of you and you were an amazing young man”.

Jeremy James wrote: “Another young life taken too soon”.

Another friend, Taylor, said the 18-year-old always made everyone laugh, and that his smile would be missed.

“Was only just talking to you last night. Now you’re gone and we can’t make any more memories.”

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash and has urged people with information or dashcam footage to contact police.