A grieving father has described his heartbreak following the death of his teenage son in a car crash.
Aiden Blackman, 18, suffered fatal injuries at the wheel of a Kia Sportage when it was involved in a collision with a Peugeot 107 on Warrington Road in Leigh.
Police were called to the junction with Greenfold Way shortly after 10.30pm on Friday May 3.
The driver died at the scene.
Following his son's his death, Aiden's father released a tribute to his son on behalf of his family, telling how his son 'had such a big heart and so much more to give in life'.
He said: "Aiden was taken from us just as his adult life should have been starting. There are no words to describe the pain the tragic events of Friday night have inflicted on our family.
"Aiden was more than just a son to me. He was my best friend as well. His mum and gran Maureen are heartbroken he is gone.
"Chloe, Kaisha, Shannay, Chantelle and Harley haven’t just lost their big brother but also their hero, who was always there anytime they needed him for anything.
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"Aiden had such a big heart and so much more to give in life. His cheeky grin and daft ways will be missed by all who ever met and knew him.
“You have left a massive hole in everybody’s hearts that can never be filled again. You will be sadly missed!"
At the time of the incident police appealed for any witnesses to the accident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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