A family has paid an emotional tribute to a "funny, kind, caring and considerate" man who died after a crash on the M61 this week. David Eubank, 20, from Bolton, was a back seat passenger in a Citroen C1 car, which was involved in a crash with a Mercedes car on the southbound carriage of the M61 on Tuesday night (October 15). Paying tribute to David, his family said: “David was beautiful inside and out – we are so proud of the fine young man he had become.
“He was funny, kind, caring and considerate at home, work and with his friends. “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.
” The crash happened around 11.40pm, near Rivington Services. Officers are investigating what happened and they continue to appeal for witnesses.
The driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries, and they were all taken to hospital for treatment. If anyone was travelling on the M61 around the time of the collision and has dashcam footage, police have asked you to get in touch. Please contact 101, quoting log 1497 of October 15, 2024, or email: SCIU@lancashire.
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