A MOTORCYCLIST who died in a crash near Didcot has been described as a 'beautiful' young man who lived life to the full.

Loved ones have paid a heartfelt tribute to 20-year-old Billy Elbrow from Abingdon, who has been named as the man who died in a crash at the Milton Interchange last week.

A statement released by his parents via Thames Valley Police today reads: "Our amazing, beautiful, very much loved son was suddenly taken from us in a terrible road traffic accident.

"Billy is also a much-loved brother, grandson, nephew, boyfriend and friend to so many.

"Billy was a happy-go-lucky chap who loved and lived life to the full.

"He worked hard from the age of 13 with his first little job in order to start saving to fulfil his dream of owning his own car and motorbike, both of which he was very passionate about.

"He was forever making us as parents very proud."

John Mason School in Abingdon, where he used to study, has described him as a 'bright light of a young man' with a big heart.

According to Mr Elbrow's social media pages, he worked as a sales assistant at Loose Cannon Brewery in Abingdon and formerly at Holland & Barrett in the town centre, as well as the Dog House pub in Frilford Heath. 

The youngster died on Thursday, August 23 after his bike crashed with a car at the busy roundabout.

Many floral tributes have been left at the scene in his memory.

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His parents' tribute continued: "Billy’s lovely welcoming smile, infectious laugh and cheeky mannerisms have touched so many people in his short life.

"He loved spending time with his family, friends and girlfriend, having adventures and making memories.

"Billy loved his music, he was always singing and dancing.

"Billy always had a good outlook on life with a positive, can-do attitude.

"If anyone that was ever in need, Billy would stop and offer help. He was such a kind thoughtful person."

The statement said his family is 'devastated' by the loss but has been overwhelmed and touched by messages of support from family, friends and complete strangers.

Mr Elbrow's parents thanked the emergency services for trying to rescue their son.

They said: "We would like to also thank the incredible people that tried so hard to save our boy, the doctors from the air ambulance, paramedics, hospital staff at the John Radcliffe and the police, who continue to support us through this difficult time."

Staff at John Mason School in Abingdon have also paid tribute to Mr Elbrow, who is a former pupil, and said the loss was 'devastating'.

The tribute from the school read: "Our memories of Billy are of such a wonderfully polite young man who would always stop and say hello with a beaming smile.

"Ms Thornton [a teacher] bumped into him in Oxford a few weeks ago and he was so lovely stopping to chat.

"He said how different he and Jayden [his brother] were at school and she said they had the same lovely personality and greeted everyone with a smile that just lit up the room."

The school described his 'epic history project' and said he did not like the subject but never stopped trying.

Its tribute added: "In short, [he was] a bright light of a young man, with good, strong family values, a sense of right and wrong, a big heart and determination.

"He will be loved and missed by all that had the pleasure to meet him."

Emergency services were called out at 7.25pm after Mr Elbrow's white Kawasaki motorcycle crashed with a silver Volkswagen Passat.

He was taken to hospital but did not survive his injuries.

Police are still investigating.