THE family of a teenager who was killed in a car crash in Burtonwood have paid tribute to him.

Louis Ward, aged 19, died on Wednesday after the VW Golf he was driving collided with a wall in Alder Lane at around 11.30pm.

A 17-year-old girl who was a passenger in the car was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Louis, from Fearnhead, had planned to join the Royal Marines and had received the application forms. He worked at jewellery shop Pandora in the Golden Square Shopping Centre in the town centre and was said to have loved his job.

His family said: “Louis was a lovely lad – he was loved by everyone who knew him.

“He had a great sense of humour and lived life to the full.

“Louis will be sadly missed by his family and friends.”

Anyone who may have seen the accident can call police on 0845 458 0000, quoting incident number 1094 of August 17.

You can leave your tributes to Louis by visiting warringtonguardian.co.uk.