Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful boy’ who died after lorry overturned near Bristol

The family of a young man who died in a crash earlier this month have paid tribute to their beautiful boy as they prepare to spend Christmas without him. Tyler Carley, 20, of Thornbury[1], was a passenger in a scaffolding lorry when it overturned just before 5.30pm on the A4174 near Mangotsfield[2] on Tuesday December 5. Tyler tragically died at the scene.

Now, his loved ones have paid tribute to the friendly football-loving lad who had planned a big holiday to celebrate his 21st birthday. In a statement issued through Avon and Somerset Police, his family said: "Sadly, our whole world got turned upside down on 05 December when we lost our beautiful boy Tyler. He was only just 20 and had so many plans in life still and loads of festivals booked.

"Tyler loved going out with his friends and enjoyed playing and watching football. He loved his holidays with friends and family and had a big one planned for his 21st and mum Gemma's 40th birthday. He went to work that morning fully intending to come home and had texted his mum just 45 minutes before the accident.

Tyler Carley (centre); with his mum (left) and with his dad (right) - Tyler Carley, 20, of Thornbury, was a passenger in a scaffolding lorry when it overturned just before 5.30pm on the A4174 near Mangotsfield on Tuesday December 5. Tyler tragically died at the scene. (Image: Family photos)

"Tyler will always be hugely missed by his mum Gemma, dad Mark, brother Kylan, sisters Skye and Ronnie-Irene, step-dad Matt, step-mum Tracey and all of his family and friends.

His death has left a massive hole in everyone's heart." A spokesperson for the force said Tyler's next of kin are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer, adding: "They have our sympathy in their loss." Meanwhile a man arrested in connection with the collision has been released under investigation while enquiries into the circumstances continue.

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If you can help, please call 101[5] and give the call handler the reference number 5223297300 , or complete the online appeals form[6].

References

1. ^ Thornbury (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ overturned just before 5.30pm on the A4174 near Mangotsfield (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
3. ^ Major global airline to stop flying from Bristol Airport (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
4. ^ New Banksy artwork appears overnight in London after first sign stolen (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
5. ^ 101 (tel)
6. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)