A Kingswood 18-year-old wept as he admitted killing someone while driving on the A38 under the influence of drugs.
Jake Buckle was 17-years-old when he drove into the car 21-year-old Jordan Maxwell was travelling in.
The crash happened on the A38 on April 22 last year.
At Gloucester Crown Court today (August 22), Buckle, of Kingswood, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Mr Maxwell by dangerous driving, causing the death of Mr Maxwell by driving without a licence and also by driving whilst uninsured.
As Buckle, flanked by two dock officers, confirmed his name and date of birth he became emotional and wiped his eyes with a tissue.
Judge Ian Lawrie QC said: “Because Buckle was a youth aged 17 at the time of the offence. I need to have a pre-sentence report done on him, which means this hearing will have to be adjourned.
“He caused the death of the 21-year-old because he had drugs in his system and was travelling at a very high speed.
“He has pleaded guilty. Custody is inevitable. His bail is revoked and he will be remanded into custody until his sentencing hearing on September 16.”
Following Mr Maxwell's death, his grandparents paid a heartfelt tribute to him.
His grandparents, who live in South Africa, said: "We all loved this gentle 'boy' deeply and are comforted by the fact that we are far, far from alone.
"The family wish to thank everybody for their extraordinary kindness and support at this traumatic time for all of us. "
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