Boy, 17, killed in horror Devon crash just days after passing driving test

Boy, 17, killed in horror Devon crash just days after passing driving testArchie Harris, 17, lost control of his car while driving too fast around a bend on a rural road in Devon and tragically died on impact - days after passing his driving testNewsPaul Greaves and Zahra Khaliq News Reporter16:39, 13 Apr 2026Updated 16:49, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArchie George Harris(Image: devon live)A 17-year-old boy who recently passed his driving test tragically died instantly after crashing his car on a rural road in Devon, an inquest heard.‌Archie Harris was killed on the A3072 near his home in Holsworthy after he lost control of his Ford Fiesta while travelling around a bend too quickly. The teenager was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. Archie's car left the road, hit a tree and landed nose down in a gully.‌He died instantly on May 26, 2024 - only 11 days after he got his driving licence. At an inquest into the his death, Archie, a former student at Holsworthy's primary and secondary schools, was described by his parents as "the life and soul" of any gathering.‌Loved-ones said his sudden and tragic death has left a "massive void" in their lives, reports Devon Live.View 2 ImagesThe inquest was heard at Exeter Coroner's Court(Image: Devon Live/BPM)Article continues belowThis is a breaking news story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.