Tributes flow for teen and grandmother killed in crash

A teenager who died in a horror crash on Tuesday is being remembered as “selfless” by his teammates.

A TEENAGER killed in a crash on the Bass Highway on Tuesday night will be remembered in his home town of Latrobe by the retirement of his Number 20 football jersey.

The Latrobe Football Club has paid tribute to young player Lachlan Stones on its Facebook page saying the club has been devastated by the loss of the popular player and his grandmother Eileen in the crash.

Tributes are flowing for a young Latrobe footballer who died on Tuesday. Pic: Latrobe Football Club

Fifteen-year-old Lachlan and his 68-year-old grandmother died when the car in which they were travelling collided with the back of a truck carrying aviation fuel to Tasmanian Helicopters near Latrobe.

Eileen Murfet who died in a crash on the Bass Highway on Tuesday night

Two other young passengers in the back of the car survived the horror crash.

Lachlan was in the Latrobe Football Club’s Under 16 team.

“He was a quiet and reserved young man who shone on the football field,” the club said.

“He hadn’t planned to play this year but answered the call of his mates to help as they didn’t have enough players.

“This was typical of this selfless young man. Your presence around the club, and on the football field, will be greatly missed by your teammates, coach and all the members of our club.

“The #20 jumper will always be yours Lockie. RIP.”

Ms Eileen Murfet was aged 68 and lived in the Devonport area.