Former Scotland age grade international Gavin Stokes dies in car crash in Glasgow
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Pictured: Scottish footballer, 30, who died in a car accident in Glasgow as the family paid tribute to the beloved father of one who was the ‘life and soul of the party’
- Formed Dundee United footballer Gavin Stokes died after horror car accident
- The 30-year-old lost control of the wheel at a roundabout in Glasgow just after 1 a.m
- He made three Scottish League One appearances in 2013 as a youngster
- And made headlines after scoring at 2.7 seconds for Maryhill in 2017
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A former Scottish footballer and father of one who died in a horror car accident has been formally identified by police.
Tributes have poured in for ex-Dundee United player Gavin Stokes, who lost control of his car on Glasgow’s busy Dumbarton Road around 1am this morning.
The 30-year-old was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His friends and family led the tribute to him, describes him as a ‘beloved son, wonderful father, brother, uncle and friend’.
Gavin’s family wrote in tribute to him last night: “He was the life and soul of the party.
“One of the most important things in Gavin’s life was being with his son Freddie. Gavin and his partner Lauren raised him to be the best boy ever.
“Freddie was Gavin’s whole world and spending time with him was his favorite pastime.”
Stokes, who played three League One games for the club in 2013 as a youngster, died just after 1am this morning after his vehicle lost control in Glasgow, according to The Sun.
Despite a brief career in the professional leagues, Stokes made headlines after scoring a goal in under three seconds when he played for Maryhill in 2017.
He became an internet sensation, even reaching Sky Sports News for his spectacular halfway mark.
Former Dundee United footballer Gavin Stokes was killed in a car accident this morning
The tribute continued: ‘Gavin also loved his mother Alice, father Edward, sister Shannon, brother Garry and niece Isla and he will be greatly missed.
“Gavin was a licensed electrician and had a lot of passion for his career.
He was a great footballer in his youth and is remembered for scoring one of the world’s fastest goals ever in 2.1 seconds.
“Gavin played for several football clubs during his time, Dundee United, Kilbirnie, Maryhill Juniors, Irvine Meadow, Alloa Athletic, Dundee United and the Scotland International Team, to name a few.”
Scotland police were still looking for witnesses to the horrific car accident that killed the 30-year-old on Friday night.
Sergeant Paul Mellis told MailOnline: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died following this crash.
“Our investigation is ongoing and I would urge any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to contact us.
“I would also like to get a dashcam from motorists who were driving on this road around the time of the accident. Information can be forwarded to 101 with reference number 0221 dated 8 October.’
Stokes was a youth international for Scotland and played for several clubs in the interior
Stokes was a Scottish youth international and in his heyday played for Alloa Athletic and Irvine Meadow, among others.
He was also a licensed electrician.
Tributes are pouring in on social media, with several of Stokes’ former parties posting emotional posts following the news.