Tributes to young Chorley moped rider who died in crash
Lewis Turner has been described as 'kind, gentle and thoughtful'
Last updated 24th Aug 2021
The family of a 20-year-old man who died after a moped crash near Preston have paid tribute to him.
Lewis Turner, from Chorley, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene after it happened in New Longton on Saturday morning.
The driver of the Ford Fusion was unhurt.
The road was closed for several hours for accident investigation.
Sgt Michael Higginson, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has cost a young man his life and my thoughts are with Lewis's loved ones at this time.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision itself or who has any information which may assist to get in touch.”
In a tribute, Lewis's family said: "Lewis was a kind, gentle, caring, thoughtful and beautiful boy with nothing but love to give.
"He brightened up everyone's day with just a cheeky smile and wanted nothing more than for other people around him to be happy
"He worked so hard as a plasterer, and worked every weekend he possibly could. His work ethic was rare in a boy of his age, but he was great at what he did and that gave him drive.
"He did not deserve to be taken from us so soon. His infectious laugh, his beautiful eyes, his presence, his compassion, his being will be missed by so many.
"There are no amount of words that can possibly describe how amazing he was.
"Fly high little (and big) brother.
"We love you xxxx"
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0444 of August 21st.