The family of a man who died over the Easter weekend in a Rochdale car smash have paid tribute to him.
Twenty one year-old Kavana Taylor, was a passenger in a BMW 1 Series which collided with a blue Volkswagen in the early hours of Easter Sunday in Castleton.
He died of his injuries at the scene
A second occupant of the BMW, a 25-year-old man received minor injuries and is assisting Police with the investigation.
The driver of the Polo sustained minor injuries.
An investigation has been launched into the collision.
Kavana’s mum, Claire Taylor, paid tribute to her son:
“Kavana was everybody’s friend.
“The cards, messages and support have blown me away.
“He was my soul mate and sidekick and the best biggest brother to Sammy, lola and Rudi.
“He has left a void that will never be filled”.
Kavana’s father, Ian Taylor, also paid tribute to his son:
“He was the best loving son a father could ever wish for.
“He was my best mate.
“He will be always loved and sadly missed by everybody who knew him”.
PC Seamus Toal from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “My thoughts are with the Kavana’s family and loved ones. I cannot imagine what they are going through.
“We have launched an investigation into this collision and we are hoping that the public may be able to help us.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have any dash-cam footage, or may have seen the collision.
“We are also keen to speak to anyone who saw a blue BMW 1 series in the area of the collision or in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
