A police patrol discovered that a Renault Clio had crashed into a tree in the early hours of Sunday, killing Andrei Tudorov, 18, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu and Ioan Toma, all aged 20.
By Claire Gilbody Dickerson, Current Affairs Reporter
Saturday, July 27, 2024 06:32, United Kingdom
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they left behind an “ocean of sadness”.
The police said They found the bodies of the four friends in a Renault Clio on the A436 shortly before 2am on Sunday.
They believe the car left the road and crashed into a tree in Ullenwood, near Cheltenham, killing the men.
The victims have been identified as Andrei Tudorov, an 18-year-old Romanian national who was on holiday in Gloucestershire, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu and Ioan Toma, all aged 20.
Mr Gogov was a Bulgarian national, while Mr Titianu and Mr Toma were Romanian nationals, Gloucestershire Police said.
“An angel who took flight far too early”
Mr Tudorov’s mother, Iolanda, paid tribute to her “angel” son, saying: “He was going to take his baccalaureate and go to Campina and wanted to become a police officer.
“Andrei had been playing sports since he was four years old.
“He was a warm and loving soul, a good brother, an angel who flew away much too soon, leaving behind an ocean of sadness, both in his family and among his friends.”
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“Limitless love and joy”
Mr Titianu’s family paid tribute to the “boundless love and joy” he brought to those who knew him.
They said: “As the youngest of three siblings, Narcis brought boundless love and joy into the lives of his family and friends.
“Words cannot fully capture the essence of Narcis, our handsome and intelligent brother.
“Although he is no longer with us, we remain hopeful that we will be reunited one day, when God comes.
“Until this day, his memory will remain engraved in our hearts, an irreplaceable part of our lives.”
“The embodiment of joy and warmth”
Mr Toma’s family said he was a “beacon” in their lives and “the embodiment of joy and warmth”.
They said: “He was not just a brother, he was the embodiment of joy and warmth.
“Ioan’s constant smile and infectious laughter could light up the darkest room, and his presence brought happiness to all who knew him.”
“Thanks for all the memories”
Mr Gogov’s parents paid tribute to their son’s “eternal smile” and thanked him for “all the memories and joy” he had given them.
They said: “Losing a son is one of the hardest losses to overcome in life.
“You will always remain in our thoughts.
“Thank you for all the memories and joy you have given us.
“May your eternal smile always remain in our hearts.”
