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Family say car crash victim will be 'forever 21'

Greig Watson
BBC News, East Midlands
Family Handout Kai Sylvester, sitting on a park benchFamily Handout
Kai Sylvester's family said he loved life and lived it to the fullest

The family of a man killed in a road crash in Leicestershire says he has left "memories filled with laughter, love and joy".

Kai Sylvester, 21, died when the silver Mazda3 he was driving was involved in a collision in Blaby Road, Enderby, at about 01:00 BST on Saturday.

In a tribute released through police, his family said: "You, the memories you have left and the love you have shown will live on."

A 20-year-old man from Leicester was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the crash.

'Loved life'

The statement continued: "You meant so much to so many Kai. A very much-loved son, brother, uncle and adored by so many more.

"You've given us so many memories filled with laughter, love and joy.

"Kai was never far away when a hand was needed and always the first to offer his and wisdom. He loved life and lived it to the fullest.

"The McDonald's drive thru has never been so clear, the shelves of Monster have never been so full, our hearts have never been so empty.

"You'll never be forgotten, forever 21. Rest easy Kai."

Three engers in the car – two men and a woman – were taken to hospital but have since been discharged.

Officers said an old-style black VW Golf was travelling near the Mazda at the time of the collision.

The arrested man has been released under investigation.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the crash to come forward

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