The family of a Winsford teenager who died following a road  traffic collision have paid a  heartfelt tribute to their ‘much  loved’ boy.

Connor Hull, 17, died after the car  he was driving was discovered in a  ditch on the A54 Middlewich Road at  Stanthorne, at 11.50pm on Saturday,  January 11.

He was taken to hospital where he   sadly died as a result of his injuries.

His family said in a statement: “On  January 12, 2014, we tragically said  goodnight to our much loved son,  brother, nephew and grandson, Connor Hull, who was involved in a car  accident.

“He was a young man with his  whole life ahead of him who has been  taken from us all much too soon  leaving a gaping hole in our hearts  and our family forever.

“A former pupil of Middlewich  High School, Connor was a popular,  polite, fun loving, kind and compassionate person.

“He was a shining example of what  a perfect son, brother, nephew and  grandson should be, and throughout  his short life touched the lives of so  many people. He will never be forgotten and will be held forever in our  hearts.”

Connor’s friends took to social media last week to express their shock  and sadness.

Aaron Beswick tweeted:  “R.I.P Connor Hull.. Such a shock  considering I  saw him yesterday..  Everyone's in  tears.. This is awful.”

@ChloeGoodierX tweeted: “RIP   Connor Hull. You were such an   amazing person  x x x.”

Harry France tweeted: “R.I.P Connor Hull. Taken too soon. You’re   going to be missed by so many   people. Sleep tight up there mate. You   have done so many people proud.”

If anyone has any information regarding the accident please contact  Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 979 of January 11 or  contact Investigating Officer PC3922  Taylor at Chester Police Station.