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‘He Was the Best Person I Knew’; Committed Christian Teen Is Killed in Fatal Crash

The citizens of Canby, Oregon and surrounding areas are shaken after Matthew Dewar, an inspiring 16-year-old teen, was the victim of a fatal car crash, as he and two brothers headed to Country Christian school last Friday.

Matthew Dewar Saves Brothers in Fatal Car Crash

Matthew Dewar was the oldest son in his family, and he is remembered as a hero. When a black Acura SUV headed toward the boys’ maroon sedan and it became apparent that a collision would occur, Matthew Dewar swerved so the impact of the collision would be on the driver’s side and not where his younger brothers were sitting in the car. The Acura had been attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, when it collided with the Dewar’s vehicle.

The crash occurred in the close-knit community of Canby on Mulino Road, and when local firefighters reached the scene, Matthew Dewar had already passed away. To extract the 16-year-old, they had to remove the roof and doors with hydraulic tools. His two brothers, who are ages 10 and 12 had only suffered minor injuries. After the accident, a witness stopped and took the two younger boys into his car to wait for emergency responders.

The Community’s Response

Remembered as a young man with a solid Christian faith, strong athlete, successful student, inquisitive thinker, and fun and funny friend, brother, and son, Matthew Dewar’s death has left his family and friends with so much grief.

In a fox news post about the fatal car crash, the community pours out thoughts and prayers in the comments.

A friend of Matthew Dewar and his family shared, “He was a straight-A student who loved Jesus and took his job as a brother very seriously.” The friend described the victim of the fatal car crash as, “Kind, tender-hearted like his mom and dedicated to hard work and taking responsibility like his dad.”

Another family friend, Beth Livingston Wamala described the tragic event as “a waking nightmare.”

As a close family friend, Wamala had “snuggled (Matthew Dewar) as a baby and watched him grow through each stage.” She went onto to say that he had a “silly spirit” as a child and as he grew into a young man she had, “watched him develop…with a genuine heart for people and for God.”

Matthew Dewar’s cross-country coach at Country Christian, Tom Millbrooke, described him as “a very likable, easy-going young man” who was “coachable and a pleasure to work with.” Millbrooke explained, “His smiling face and pleasant personality were a constant that I would look forward to each practice.”

Jessica Sausto
Jessica Sausto
Jessica Sausto is a longtime writer and editor of Christian resources, news, and information.

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