The family of a new dad killed in a car crash in Tameside say his death has 'devastated our lives'.
Philip Ogden, 32, died when a Ford Focus he was a passenger in hit another car on Sunday night.
Police say the Focus drove through a give way section of the road on an industrial estate on Bayley Street in Stalybridge before crashing into an Audi A3.
It's believed that there were three other passengers in the Focus who fled the scene.
Philip, whose son is just four-weeks-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement released by police his family said: "Philip was a loving son, a loyal brother and caring uncle and a proud and attentive dad to his four-week-old son with his partner.
"He was the middle sibling and was very popular and well-liked by everyone who knew him.
"He was always there for anyone who needed him, a true definition of a friend.
"His laid back and strong minded character and sense of humour will be well remembered.
"This news has devastated our lives and as a family we are struggling to come to terms with the news that Philip won't ever walk through the door again.
"He won't see his baby boy grow up."
A fundraising page has been set up for his newborn son and family.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash.
PC Darren White, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a very tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with Philip's family and friends at this sad time.
"We would urge the occupants of the vehicle who left the scene to get in touch with us as part of our investigation.
"We would also urge anyone who may have information that can help us identify these people to get in touch."
Anyone with information should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3196 of 09/05/21 or Operation Curlew, online here or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
