HEARTFELT tributes have begun to pour in for Will Johnston after he died in a horrific head on crash. The 19-year-old driver from Bloxworth was one of the victims of the collision on the A31 on Wednesday morning as well as a 72-year-old driver from Bournemouth.

Emergency crews at the scene were able to free two female passengers who were trapped in their cars.

Today Will’s sister Stephanie is recovering in Poole hospital and is reported to be in a stable and comfortable condition.

Will, a former Poole Grammar School student, was known for his love of cars and was a rising star on the Formula 750 motoring circuit.

He had been working at an aquarium during his gap year, having finished A-Levels in business studies and geology.

He planned to study automotive engineering at university next year.

His former headmaster at Poole Grammar, Ian Carter, said Will had been a popular pupil at the school.

He said: “Will was a well-liked young man, both by staff and students, and had a bright future ahead of him.

“He had a zest for life and lived it to the full.

“He was a typical boy, with a love of cars, and had a lot to give to the world.”

Friends of Will’s have been meeting at the school since news of his death broke and Mr Carter said anyone was welcome to use Poole Grammar as a place to come together.

Will belonged to the 750 Motor Club and became the youngest-ever winner of a Formula 750 race with a victory at Brands Hatch earlier this year.

He was known as Will Johnston Jr, following in his dad’s footsteps in the sport, and raced in meets up and down the country.

One 750 Club member said: “Will had not been racing for very long but in that short time he had earned the respect and admiration of his fellow competitors.

“He was skilful and competitive from the start.

“There’s no doubt that he was destined for further success. He had the rare combination of youth, skill, humility and jollity.”

Alex Moir, a close friend of Will, who also lives in Bloxworth, described his pal’s generosity and fun-loving spirit.

He said: “He was such a generous person, always up for a laugh.

“We used to go out and have a laugh, all day every day.

“He was just someone who would do anything for anyone.”