A Mother has vowed to try and alter young people’s perception of cars, and what speed can do, following the tragic death of her son David on August 26.

Prestatyn mum, Edwina Wares, said "It may be too late for David and the youngsters he knew but the youngsters of the community who can’t drive yet must be made aware of the dangers.

"If I can stop one other family losing a child, and if I can be of help to anyone else, I will do whatever it takes to raise awareness that speed does kill."

David, who was on his way home from Graig Park Hotel where he worked during the holidays, was near to the turning to Melyd Avenue where he lived with his mum, older sister Jenny and younger brother Cameron, when he was involved in the collision. "That is what makes the accident even harder to comprehend," said Edwina.

"He was a lovely boy who lived life to the full – his passion was the gym and cars, and he drove his family and friends to distraction with his endless plans for a new car project or another car to buy."

22-year-old David was about to enter his final year at Liverpool John Moores University, studying property management.

A former pupil of Fairholme in St Asaph, Kings School in Chester and later Prestatyn High School, David was well known in the area, and was described as a happy sociable child, remembered fondly by his teachers as a pupil who could always win over anyone with his smile.

David’s mum would like to take this opportunity to thank all the family and friends who have sent cards and flowers and visited their home. "They have been a wonderful support over the past few difficult weeks," she said.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Calvary Church on Victoria Road, Prestatyn, at 1pm on Friday, October 3, and afterwards at Graig Park Hotel. A request has been made for no flowers but donations in lieu would be gratefully received for the Special Care Baby Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan.