Family’s tribute to “much-loved and treasured son, brother, grandson, and boyfriend” who died in collision

“You were loved more than you will ever know.”

The heartbroken family of a teenage boy who died in a collision last Sunday (August 2) have today paid tribute to him.

Officers were called just before 7.15pm to a two-vehicle collision on 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.

The driver of the VW was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Today, he has been named as 19-year-old Lucas Littlefair, from Hesleden – a much-loved and treasured son, brother, grandson, and boyfriend.

In a statement, 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.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicles prior to the incident.

If you can help, please contact Durham Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit by email at [email protected] quoting incident number 413 of August 2.