Devastated family share heartbreaking tributes to teenage son, 18, who died in horror motorcycle crash
HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a teenage motorcyclist who died in a horror crash.
Alex Thompson, 18, from Keynsham in Somerset, was killed at 3.45pm on Thursday following a collision with a car on the A4 near Bristol.
His family said: "My Alex was such a kind-hearted caring boy and always wore a cheeky smile.
"He was loved by everyone who he crossed paths with. He made a massive impact in just 18 short years of life.
"We have so much support from everyone that knew him at such a difficult time.
“He had his whole life ahead of him, he was on his way to pick up the keys to his first flat. He will forever make us proud."
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Cops are now appealing for dashcam footage or witnesses who saw either a Yamaha motorcycle or a blue Vauxhall Crossland on Thursday afternoon.
Somerset and Avon Police said: "Our sympathies are with them in their loss and our specially-trained family liaison officer will be offering support over the coming weeks.
"We continue to appeal for your help as we investigate this tragedy.";
Witnesses should call 101, giving the call handler the reference number 5223147737.
