Tributes to 'charming' teen who died after car crashed into tree near Northwich
His family have paid tribute following his death on 5 July
The family of a teenager who "touched so many lives" have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash near Northwich.
18-year-old George Gaffney was the front seat passenger of a car that crashed into a tree on Holmes Chapel Road in Allostock.
Officers say the collision happened at around 9.40pm on Sunday 5 July.
George was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A well-loved member of the Northwich community"
George’s family said: “It is with great difficulty and sadness that we say goodbye to our fantastic son George.
“George was a well-loved member of the Northwich community; he had recently completed his A levels at Sir John Deanes college and was excited to embark on a new career in business finance.
“During his short life he touched so many lives with his personality and charm, and he will be greatly remembered by all those who knew him.”
Investigations continue
Two others were also injured in the crash.
The driver of the car, an 18-year-old boy from Davenham, is currently in hospital in a critical condition.
A backseat passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Northwich, is in a reportedly stable condition in hospital.
Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or footage which could help their investigation to contact them.
Reports can be made by calling 101 quoting IML-2366497.