"Joshua Johnson, 18, was killed in a crash on Todwick Road in Rotherham on 13 December, alongside a 17-year-old girl. But South Yorkshire Police (SYP) initially identified Trevor Wynn, 17, as the boy who had died and police informed his family. Meanwhile, Mr Johnson was thought to be injured and under sedation in hospital. However, the force admitted it has now referred itself to the policing watchdog after information came to light, which led to further checks taking place."
"From the moment we were told about the collision in December, ourselves and many loved ones have spent hours in hospital with who we now know to be Trevor. We never wanted him to be alone. Only those we shared this time with could understand how this went on for so long. Neither us nor Josh's brother can imagine life without him, and as we adjust to this new world and only just begin our journey with grief, we ask that our privacy is respected."
A collision on Todwick Road in Rotherham on 13 December killed Joshua Johnson, 18, and a 17-year-old girl. South Yorkshire Police initially identified Trevor Wynn, 17, as the deceased and informed his family, while Mr Johnson was believed to be injured and sedated in hospital. Subsequent information prompted the force to refer itself to the policing watchdog and carry out further checks. Tests later confirmed that Mr Wynn was the teenager receiving treatment and Mr Johnson had died. Mr Johnson's family described him as a loveable, gentle giant, recalled stock car racing memories, and asked for privacy as they grieve.
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