A grieving family who lost their son in a horrendous car crash in Tameside say they are ‘living in a nightmare’ without him.
Joshua Lowe, 26, died in hospital after a red Mercedes GLA 200 was involved in a collision on Birch Lane, Tameside.
The crash in Dukinfield, on December 10, sadly meant the Lowe family lost a much-adored son and brother.
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"It’s with a very heavy heart that we are announcing the death of Joshua Lowe,” his family said in a tribute. "Josh was so bubbly and he always had a smile on his face.
“He was so kind and caring and he would have an impact on anyone who met him, whether that is in five minutes or a lifetime.
"He really was one of a kind, and he lit up the room when he walked in with his big Cheshire Cat smile. We are absolutely devastated, words couldn’t even cut it, the pain we are feeling right now is unbearable.”
Greater Manchester Police say the family is being supported by specialist officers during the immensely difficult period for them.
The tribute to Josh continued: "When he was born I often wondered what did I do before he came into this world, he completed me and filled in all the missing pieces I never knew I had, and now I’m living in a nightmare in my own bubble wondering how do we get by without him.
"We are absolutely broken as a family and I can’t even think how we will get through this very difficult time."
A popular figure within his family, Josh’s brother, Jordan, is said to be ‘completely broken’ by the loss.
"Jordan was always close with his brother and they always stuck by each other’s side. They were a team,” the touching tribute added.
"Jordan always looked up to Josh and as much as Jordan used to get on Josh's nerves they were always there for each other no matter what. Jordan is completely broken without him now and it’s so hard to see.
"Josh leaves behind his mum Suzie who would do anything and everything for him. She tried her best even when she felt she couldn't and she gave him and Jordan her all.
"Josh leaves behind his loving stepdad Kev, who’s been in a relationship with their mum for 21 years, and he brought Josh up and looked at Josh as his own.
"Josh leaves behind his little brother Jordan who absolutely adored his big brother and he always will. No parents should have to say goodbye to a child.
"It’s cruel and I hope we find the strength and the will to feel somewhat normal again. Life will never be the same."
Anyone with information in relation to the collision should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3180 of 10/12/21.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
