Tributes paid to passenger killed in M61 crash near Chorley

Police are continuing to investigate the collision

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 19th Oct 2024

Tributes are being paid to a man killed on a crash on the M61 near Chorley.

David Eubank, 20, from Bolton, was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with another car on the southbound carriage near to Rivington Services on Tuesday night.

In a statement, his family have said David was "beautiful inside and out" and that they are "so proud of the fine young man he has become".

"He was funny, kind, caring and considerate at home, work and with his friends", they go on to say.

“David was so much loved by all who knew him.

“He has left a massive hole in our hearts – we are devastated by his loss.”

An investigation is continuing into the horror smash, which left the motorway closed for most of Wednesday.

Lancashire Police want anyone who saw anything, or who has dashcam footage, to contact them on 101.