Nicholas Crick’s mum dreamed he would be an AFL star. A ‘stupid decision’ killed him

“Two boys were killed – him and his mate – and I just have no words at the moment. I’m devastated.

“I just want people to know that he wasn’t involved in the burglary.

“I think [other people involved] knew that he was a bit younger and took advantage of that.

“They have to live with this.”

Nicholas loved football, and Sarah had dreams of her son becoming an AFL player, she told 7 News.

In a statement, his football club at Kilsyth said it was “shocked and saddened” to hear about the death of their junior player.

“As a club we wish to extend our deep condolences to Nick’s family and friends at this difficult time,” Kilsyth Football Club said in a statement. “RIP Nicholas.”

The boys’ friends left tributes at the site of the crash. One remembered 15-year-old passenger Price as “forever young”. “I am gonna miss you forever and ever! I love you,” the tribute read.

A family member of the boy said Price was a good kid, a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. He left behind brothers and sisters, among other family and friends.

Sarah believed detectives were still looking for the stolen Honda, along with two other teenagers allegedly involved in the incident.

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Sarah pleaded with family and friends on social media on Monday to understand her son’s death was an accident, and poor decisions led to it.

“Nicholas Crick was a good boy, so polite [and] well-mannered young man of mine,” Sarah wrote. “My baby boy. Always and forever.”

Victoria Police has appealed for anyone with more information about the crash to come forward.

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