THE devastated parents of a budding footballer who died in a motorcycle crash have paid tribute to their "affectionate" son.
Cameron Arneaud, 20, died at the scene of the collision in Finedon, Northamptonshire at about 9.15pm on Friday.
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Cameron's parents have paid tribute to him Credit: Northants Police
He was travelling home from work on his motorbike when it was in a collision with a Toyota Prius.
Cameron had recently moved to Northamptonshire from neighbouring Bedfordshire.
The 27-year-old driver of the Prius has been arrested and bailed pending further enquiries.
Cameron's parents Alison and Dan have now issued a heartfelt tribute to their son.
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They said: "Cameron was a polite, well-mannered, young man. He was loving, caring, thoughtful and affectionate and loved by all who knew him.
"He was a good student in school and received As and Bs in his GCSEs, before he enrolled at the WIXAMS Football Academy for two years followed by a year at Bedfordshire University.
"Cameron always kept out of trouble and had recently got himself a good job with the National Accident Helpline.
"He loved football - Arsenal was his team - he also enjoyed gaming and spending time with his friends.
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"He especially loved his family - they were the most important thing to him. He just loved life."
Cops are now appealing for witnesses who were in the area and who may have seen either the horror smash or the run-up to it.
They said a Stagecoach bus arrived shortly afterwards, and there may have been witnesses on this coach.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit or phone Northants Police on 101 quoting reference 23000785545 or incident 530 of 22/12/2023.