A man in his 20s who was killed in a crash will be "missed by so many."
The man, from Liverpool, was driving a Renault Megane on Wanisher Lane in Ormskirk when it crashed into a tree at around 9.50pm on Friday, December 15. He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
A passenger, also a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Lancashire Police is appealing for anyone who saw the crash itself or the Renault Megane in the moments before to contact them.
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Tributes have been shared on social media including from the man's loved ones. In response to the ECHO's report of the incident, Vicky Whittaker said: "Totally heartbreaking, truly a massive loss of one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to know and will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to family and friends, a huge loss."
Karen Curley said: "Thinking of his family RIP young man xxx."
Cath Forshaw said: "Thoughts with his family."
Cora Price said: "So very sad RIP young man."
A number of tributes were also shared in response to the appeal shared by Ormskirk police on their Facebook page. One man said: "Not the news I wanted to start the day with. Sleep tight my brother, gone far too soon."
Another man said: "Rest in peace bro you are going to be missed by so many we will always love you man."
One woman said: "The worst news we could’ve got, rest easy."
Another wrote: "Rest in peace, you will be so so missed always love you."
In a statement, Sgt Paul McCurrie, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “Very sadly this collision has resulted in a young man losing his life and our thoughts are with his loved ones. I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision itself or the Renault Megane in the moments before to get in touch. I would also appeal to anyone who may have any dashcam footage to contact us.”
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log 1382 of Dec 15 or you can email us at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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