The family of Connor O’Shea, aged 26, who tragically died following a road traffic collision on 11 April on the A33 near Swallowfield, have paid tribute to him.

Connor, from Basingstoke, and his friend, Kyle Jones, both sadly died at the scene.

Connor's loved ones have shared a special message to him, writing: “Connor was a loving husband, daddy, son, brother and friend to so many!

“He was my first love, we have been together for six years and were just a few weeks away from our third wedding anniversary.

Basingstoke Gazette: Connor and his wife Gem were just weeks away from celebrating their third wedding anniversary Connor and his wife Gem were just weeks away from celebrating their third wedding anniversary

Basingstoke Gazette: Connor's family have released a tribute to himConnor's family have released a tribute to him

Basingstoke Gazette: Connor has been described as a loving and caring dad-of-two, from BasingstokeConnor has been described as a loving and caring dad-of-two, from Basingstoke

She wrote: “Connor was such a funny, caring father to our three-year old and 19-month old sons. There is nothing he wouldn't do for them.

“Connor was the life and soul (the loudest) person that lit up any room or place that he was in.

“Connor and Kyle were the most loving and caring men you could have ever met and the closest of friends.

“We are devastated by the sudden loss of our rock! We will love, miss and remember you always.

“Love always Gem, Theo & Archie xx.”

Connor and Kyle passed away after being involved in a crash on the A33 near Swallowfield on April 11.

The Renault Megane they were in was involved in a collision with a white HGV.

Since then, a GoFundMe page was set up and over £5,000 has been raised.

You can donate by clicking here.

He was married and had two children, one aged three years old and one aged 19 months.

Connor's former employer, Kathryn Tombs, who set up the GoFundMe page, also paid tribute to Connor, saying that he was "larger than life".

"He was larger than life, full of fun and would brighten everybody's day."

You can read more here.