Tribute paid to 'best boy' who died following Grimsargh collision

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 14:16

By Central Radio News

The family of a young man who died following a collision in Grimsargh have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their ‘best boy’.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, 19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan died at the scene of the collision on Preston Road on Sunday morning.

Paying tribute, his mum, dad and sister said:

“To his parents, the most wanted and loved son there has ever been.

“To his sister, he was the best brother and the kindest soul.

“An amazing grandson and nephew, absolutely idolised and adored by his young nieces.

“A true and loyal friend - William took his friends as they were, distance, age or personal circumstance were no barrier, he loved them all equally.

“Funny, caring, intelligent and wise beyond his years, he surprised us all every day - he was just the ‘best boy’.

“William we are all so immensely proud of the young man you became and of everything you achieved in your short life, we know there was so much more to come and just wish we had longer together.

“We are so very grateful to have had the privilege of being your Mum and Dad. The gaping chasm you leave in all of our hearts is too much to bear.”

William’s family have asked for privacy at this devastating time and continue to be supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

They have also asked police to pass on their thanks those to who helped William on Sunday, saying: “We want to say thank you to the members of the public who came to William’s aid on Sunday, and to the emergency services who worked tirelessly to save our boy.

''The impact that this will have had on those people, even those who would say they were ‘just doing their job’, is not lost on us as a family. Please, take care of yourselves.”