The northern NSW community is rallying behind a grief-stricken mother who lost her teenage son in a devastating crash.
Ben Goodall, 17, was behind the wheel of the car which crashed on Clothiers Creek Rd at Bogangar about 11pm on Saturday, September 21.
The vehicle left the road and crashed into trees, according to police.
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Ben was treated by paramedics before he was taken in a critical condition to Gold Coast University Hospital.
He died in hospital on the following Thursday.
Following the accident, Ben’s mother Nicole Goodall invited the community to remember her son and posted a funeral notice.
“In loving memory of Ben Goodall. Please join Jason, Nicole and Sam for the funeral which will be held at St Anthony’s Church, Kingscliff, on Friday, October 4,” the notice read.
“We would also appreciate everyone joining us at the Cudgen Surf Club after the service.”
In lieu of flowers, Nicole requested donations can be made to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.
Tributes have since flown through on social media remembering Ben as an ”amazing young man”.
“I’m so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful Ben …you have been in my heart and thoughts all week,” one woman said.
“We are devastated for you as a family to lose such an amazing young man,” another added.
“May Ben rest in peace, he will always be remembered and will always be in our hearts.”
Others remembered Ben as a “kind” Kingscliff local.
“Ben was truly valued by his mates at school and made an impact on their lives that they will always remember,” one said.
“Ben was a dear friend of our son and he made such a positive impact on all who knew him.”
The funeral will take place on Friday at St Anthony’s Church at Kingscliff at 11am.
Meanwhile, NSW Police said they are investigating the circumstances behind the crash and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
