Tributes paid to 'much-loved' Lucas Littlefair after teenager's death in collision
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved” teenage motorist have paid tribute to him after he died in a collision.
They say Lucas Littlefair “was loved more than he can ever know” and told him that a “great hole has been left in your place”.
Durham Constabulary were called just before 7.15pm on Sunday, August 2, to a two-vehicle collision in Hesleden Road, near Blackhall Colliery.
It involved a Volkswagen Passat and a Citroen C3, which were travelling in opposite directions at the time of the incident.
Lucas, 19, who was from Hesleden and who was the driver of the VW vehicle, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
He has been described by relatives as “a much-loved and treasured son, brother, grandson, and boyfriend”.
In a statement released on their behalf by the police, his family said: “Lucas, you have been cruelly snatched from us much too soon, a great hole has been left in your place and life can never be the same again without you.
“Rest in peace, Lucas. The only thing that can keep us going is knowing we will meet again.
“Lucas was loved more than he can ever know. We will never forget him or ever stop loving him, and will miss him dearly.
“Lucas had a passion for motorbikes and when he wasn’t at work he was always spending time with friends, family and his girlfriend.
“He brought so much happiness to all our lives and we have so many memories as a family that we will never forget.”
Three passengers who were in the VW, two boys aged 17 and a 17-year-old girl, were taken to hospital as a precaution before being discharged.
The driver of the Citroen, a 22-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital and discharged.
An inquest is expected to open shortly into Lucas’s death.
Witnesses are urged to contact the force’s serious collision investigation unit by email at [email protected], quoting incident number 413 of August 2.