Matty Tidswell, 27, from Thorpe Edge, was travelling on Moorside Road, Eccleshill, on Monday when he crashed into a skip close to the junction of Wood View Drive.

He tragically died at the scene.

Close family friend Emma Astwood has now launched the Just Giving page in a bid to help his family with funeral costs.

She said his parents are "truly devastated" by what has happened.

"To us Matty was a 'brother from another mother,'" she wrote on the page.

"He was the most genuine lad you could meet, he loved to cook, spending lots of time in the kitchen - he made a lovely curry.

"He loved his dogs and liked his Xbox as most young lads do, he had some good friends who will miss him greatly too.

"The last thing Matty’s parents want is to think about burying their son, never mind the cost.

"As we all know having spare money isn't easily put away, especially for a situation like this.

"Matty deserves the best send off, so we are asking you all please to donate anything you can spare to make this possible for him."

Readers have left their own messages of condolence on the Telegraph & Argus Facebook page.

Paul Robinson wrote: “RIP to a good lad, son and uncle sadly be missed by loads.”

Mr Robinson also described him as a “decent young lad”.

Debbie Beeson added: “RIP so tragic. Thoughts and prayers with family and friends.”

While Hannah Lord said: “So awful, will miss him everyday. RIP.”

Julie Lofthouse wrote: “So, so sorry to the family who I know dearly. Thoughts are with you all.”

And Shannan Flynn added: “Oh gosh so sad.”

Councillor Geoff Reid (Lib Dem, Eccleshill) said: “We don’t know much about the details.

“It’s very sad that it has happened. We don’t know whether there were any witnesses to what happened or not.”

Fellow ward Councillor Brendan Stubbs (Lib Dem) added: “I don’t have many details other than the police texted me to say they were going to be investigating the crash.

“Obviously my condolences go to his family and friends. They will be suffering right now.”

To donate to the fund, visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/emma-astwood

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