Seventeen year old Liam Bracken from Bolton was killed after a blue Vauxhall Corsa he was driving south on Jackson Heights Road, had left the carriageway before coming to rest down an embankment.
Paying tribute his family said:
Liam was a kind, caring, sensitive and compassionate young man. He was loved and adored by all who met him,” they said.
“He was extremely family orientated – coming from a huge, loving close-knit family. Liam loved nothing more than nights with his family and also his friends.
“Liam loved high school and passed his GCSEs with flying colours – he was so clever. He had gotten himself an engineering apprenticeship at Sherwin Williams and was so driven.
He was always striving to better himself and reach for the top.
“Liam was extremely into his health and fitness, always looking after himself in the gym with his mum and dad at 6.30am every morning before work.
“We are so proud of raising a son who showed how to be respectful and had a fantastic moral compass.
“This is such a tremendous loss to his loving family. Liam will be missed and loved by all who knew him. Rip son.”
As a result of the collision, four other teenagers suffered injuries which thankfully were not life-threatening. They were taken to hospital for treatment but have all since been discharged.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with footage which would assist our investigation to make contact with us.
Sgt Pete Fyans, of the Roads Policing Unit, said:
“This was a tragic collision in which a teenager lost his life, and my thoughts first and foremost are with Liam’s family at this incredibly sad time.
“As we investigate what happened, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage from the area, to contact us.
“This is a rural location, but it might be that other vehicles were travelling in the area around the time this collision happened.”
