A HEARTBROKEN family who lost their "beautiful boy" in a horror car crash near Bristol have shared an emotional tribute to him.

       Tyler Carley, 20, was killed in a fatal collision just weeks before Christmas, near Mangotsfield, on the evening of December 5.

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       Tyler Carley was tragically killed in a collision on the A4174, near Mangotsfield Credit: Aavon and Somerset.Police

       He was a passenger in a scaffolding lorry when tragedy struck on the A4174 close to Bristol.

       Emergency services sadly pronounced him dead at the scene.

       In a moving tribute shared on Saturday, Tyler's grief-stricken family said: "Sadly, our whole world got turned upside down on December 5 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.

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       “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.”

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       Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man was arrested in connection with the crash.

       He has been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.

       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."

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       The 20-year-old had been a passenger in a scaffolding lorry when tragedy struck Credit: Aavon and Somerset.Police