Teen killed in car crash (From Penarth Times)

Teen killed in car crash

A TEENAGER thrown from a car and killed has been named as St Cyres pupil Kyle John Smith.

Tributes have been pouring in for the popular 16-year old, who died after the black Renault Clio he was travelling in hit the central reservation of the A4232 Ely link road, between junction 33 of the M4 and Culverhouse Cross at 9.15pm on Sunday.

The 19-year old driver and a 15-year old passenger, both from Wenvoe, were treated for their injuries at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and later released.

Kyle's family, who also live in Wenvoe, said: "Like any child, Kyle was much loved but will be so badly missed. No words can say what hurt the whole family is feeling.

"Kyle leaves behind a mum, dad, brother and sister who are deeply heartbroken and no amount of words can change the way we feel.

"Kyle liked the fine things in life. He loved his sport - football, golf and shooting - and enjoyed these times with both family and friends.

"Kyle had achieved so many things in such a short lifetime, including GCSE results that exceeded our greatest expectations and he had decided to stay on to study A-levels."

Head teacher of St Cyres, Brian Lightman said: "Kyle was a quiet, unassuming and courteous young man. He was doing well at his studies and would have completed his A-level courses in 2006, and he was an obvious candidate for higher education.