Heartbreaking tributes have poured in for a paramedic and father who died following a horror smash on New Year's Day.
The 31-year-old, named locally as Ben, is believed to have worked as a paramedic for the North West Ambulance Service and was off-duty at the time of the crash.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash in Rainford in Merseyside on Sunday (January 1) but the driver of a Nissan Almera was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Merseyside police have started an investigation following the collision, involving a Renault Scenic and Nissan Almera, the ECHO reports. The driver and passenger of the Renault, a man and a woman, suffered serious injuries. They are not believed to be life threatening.
Colleagues and friends of the dad-of-two have now left flowers and written tributes at the scene. One reads: "You were the most loved and cherished man, a gentle soul and an amazing Daddy to your two beautiful children.
"You have left such a massive hole in everyone's heart, especially you mum and Gill. You were like a brother to Luke and Jamie and I can't believe your no longer here. Sleep well Ben."
Another said: "Words can't describe the pain we are all feeling right now. I hope you knew just how loved you were by us all.
"I will cherish the memories we made down the years, at home, at the caravan and at the pub. You really were a true great friend and I will miss you more than you will ever know. Till we met again mate, and you'll probably be late."
Friends and colleagues of Ben have also taken to social media to express their condolences and share tributes. Jean Loyden Cooney said: "Stand down Ben. You served every single person well. You was a truly amazing colleague, friend, a boss dad to your kids and a husband to your loving wife.
"You will be truly missed but remembered always as the funny, easy go lad you was who touched the hearts of everyone. Your last stand down Ben. Rest easy mate."
Kat Keith Edwards commented: "One of the best out there, forever in our hearts." While Kirsty Harrison added: "RIP Ben, thinking of your family and colleagues at this sad time."
Sergeant Simon Duffy from Merseyside Roads Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the driver who very sadly passed away.
"An investigation into the collision is in the very stages and I would appeal for anyone who was in the area of Blind Foot Road or Mossborough Road who saw anything or believes they have captured anything significant on their dash cam to contact us."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC quoting log 505 of January 1.
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