Football fan texted mum 45 minutes before being killed in lorry crash

Tyler Carley (R) and his dad Mark. (SWNS)

A “beautiful” 20-year-old man who was killed after a lorry he was a passenger in overturned had just texted his mum before his death, his family has revealed.

Tyler Carley died at the scene of the collision on the A4174 near Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire, at around 5.30pm on Tuesday.

The football fan from Thornbury messaged his mum Gemma 45 minutes before the crash.

A man arrested in connection with the collision has been released under investigation while enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Mr Carley's family released a statement on Saturday saying he loved taking holidays with his friends and family.

They added he enjoyed watching and playing football as well as going to music festivals with friends.

Tyler Carley and his mum Gemma. (SWNS)

Mr Carley was a Bristol Rovers season ticket holder and a minute's applause will take place in the 20th minute in the team’s Boxing Day fixture against Portsmouth.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing with anyone with information to get in touch.

Mr Carley was travelling in a scaffolding lorry.

A spokesman from the force stated: "If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223297300, or complete our online appeals form."

Mr Carley's next of kin are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer, police added.

Tyler Carley, 20, died at the scene of the collision in South Gloucestershire. (SWNS)

'Beautiful boy'

Mr Carley's family said in a statement: "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 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."