Three victims of a horror crash in southern Tasmania on the weekend have been remembered as loving friends who consistently brighten the room, as their community grapples with the tragic news of their deaths.
Andrew Everett, Brady Poole and Maddi Baird were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed on the South Arm Highway at Sandford, about 20 kilometres from Hobart.
Police said one vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road and hit an oncoming car at 5:10pm on Saturday.
The two occupants of the other car were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.
A woman remains in a critical but stable condition, while a man is in a serious but stable condition.
After the crash, friends and family paid tribute to the three who died, expressing their shock and disbelief.
The news hit the Sandford Cricket Club particularly hard, as players came to terms with the death of their teammate, Andrew Everett.
"We are all pretty shocked at the moment, but players are getting around each other," club president Jye White said.
"As a club, we are just trying to support our players the best way we can."
Mr Everett, an all-rounder in cricket, has been described as a "legend" who had a significant impact on his teammates despite having only been at the club for a short time.
"He got along with everyone, he was the kind of person who would brighten a room when he walked into it," Mr White said.
"He was a pretty great bloke to be around."
Training has been put on hold and a match to be played on October 9 will be dedicated to Mr Everett, with all three teams at the Sandford Cricket Club to wear black arm bands in his honour.
"I'm glad he [Andy] is looking down on us, keep trying to hit those sixes spider," Mr White said.
Friends remember Brady and Maddi
For Mr Poole, a musical tribute has been shared, with his friend playing a cover of a song by popular music group Red Hot Chilli Peppers — a standing request.
"I know you always wanted me to play you a Red Hot Chilli Peppers song but I never got around to it," friend Brodie Barwick said.
"…Rest easy brother."
Giorja Whitney, a friend of Ms Baird, described the 19-year-old as her "entire world".
"I promise to continue our dreams and ambitions," she said.
"Rest in peace my beautiful Maddi and her partner Andy. Forever in my heart."
Road toll already exceeding last year's total
Thirty-nine people have died on Tasmania's roads since the start of 2022, already surpassing last year's total figure of 35.
Police are still seeking information about the crash and are asking anyone who may have seen the blue Toyota Corolla the trio were travelling in prior to the accident to reach out.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444. Dash cam footage can also be uploaded here.
