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Kickboxer, 18, dies in collision | Kickboxer, 18, dies in collision |
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An 18-year-old kickboxer and rugby player has been named as the car driver killed in a collision with a coach. | An 18-year-old kickboxer and rugby player has been named as the car driver killed in a collision with a coach. |
Aaron Dixon died in the collision on the A5 between Corwen and Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon. | Aaron Dixon died in the collision on the A5 between Corwen and Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon. |
Three other people in the car were treated for minor injuries. The Daily Post newspaper said they included his younger brother Anton. | Three other people in the car were treated for minor injuries. The Daily Post newspaper said they included his younger brother Anton. |
In a tribute, his family said he was much-loved and "a talented kickboxer who loved playing rugby for Corwen". | In a tribute, his family said he was much-loved and "a talented kickboxer who loved playing rugby for Corwen". |
Mr Dixon, who worked as a builder, was described as "very popular and had many friends". | Mr Dixon, who worked as a builder, was described as "very popular and had many friends". |
In a statement, his family said: "He was a much-loved son of Gail and Tony, grandson of Sandra and David, brother to Anna, Marky and Anton, uncle to Elise and much-loved boyfriend of Lowri". | In a statement, his family said: "He was a much-loved son of Gail and Tony, grandson of Sandra and David, brother to Anna, Marky and Anton, uncle to Elise and much-loved boyfriend of Lowri". |
Practising techniques | |
Mr Dixon trained in kickboxing with former world champion Russ Williams, at Caerwys in Flintshire. | |
Mr Williams also paid tribute to him. | |
He said:"He's been training with me for about a year and a half - him and his brother and they're such friendly lads - especially Aaron, {who}always had a smile on his face. | |
"He was just so keen on the sport. | |
"When the class finished they'd always be carrying on practising techniques, and he was doing really well in the sport," Mr Williams added. |
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