THE family of a Hereford teenager who died in a crash has paid tribute after the "unimaginable tragedy".
Billy Hollingsworth, aged 18, was driving a blue Vauxhall Corsa on the A4103 in the early hours of the morning on December 16 when he was involved in a crash with a lorry. He tragically died at the scene.
They said: "Our Billy tragically died in a car accident on December 16, changing our lives forever. His life was far too short but he was loved so deeply and he loved us all in return.
"He leaves a void in the lives of so many; his beloved mum Kate and brother Jake, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, his girl Chloe, and hoards of friends who cherished and loved him dearly. He will remain a part of all of our hearts."
Billy's family described him as "loyal, kind-hearted, playful and fun-loving".
They added: "He was very funny and lit up the room with his dazzling smile and his perfect hair. He loved spending time with his family and friends and he loved to dance."
Billy was just starting out in his career as a barber, having trained in Manchester and then working at Urban Barbers in Hereford. He had dreams of moving back to Manchester starting his own family one day.
"These dreams will never come to pass and we grieve the life he doesn't get to lead," the family said.
Billy's father, a soldier, died when he was a baby, and his mother Kate said: "To lose his dad and now losing Billy is an unimaginable tragedy, a grief too big. I hadn't finished looking after him.
"The only way forward is with my son Jake close by and the support of our wonderful family and friends. We will look for the glimmers of love and hope all around us.
"Billy is in the arms of his dad now, forever 18."
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The family have thanked the local community for their support, as well as emergency services who attended the crash and police family liaison officers.
Billy’s funeral will be held at Hereford Cathedral on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1pm followed by a wake at the Green Dragon. The family invite all who wish to honour Billy to join them for the service and the wake.
Family flowers only but those who would like to make a donation in Billy’s name may donate to Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved military children, of which Billy was a member.
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