TRIBUTES have been paid to a 19-year-old man who died in a car crash.

Laurence Oliver Moody, of Rectory Close, Great Paxton, died from his injuries after the incident which happened on Friday at about 9.40pm.

Mr Moody's Peugeot 306 left Huntingdon Road, just north of its junction with Priory Hill Road, near St Neots, and went into a ditch.

The former Longsands College student left behind mother and father Debbie and Nigel, and two older brothers, Craig and Nathan.

Caroline Mulliez, a neighbour, said: "He was a lovely, lovely boy. He was well liked and always had a smile on his face. He was a very caring, genuine guy."

Another neighbour and friend, Ian Taylor, said: "He was very kind and considerate. There was nothing he wouldn't do for you.

"There are an awful lot of people who knew him in the town and the village."

Flowers and tributes were left at the spot on Huntingdon Road where the crash happened.

One note read: "Lozza, I can't believe you are gone. You were truly an amazing person. I'll never forget all the memories. I'm going to miss you so much. Always thinking of you, Amy."

Another read: "Lozza, A good friend and will be missed but will always be alive in our hearts. Lozza you were a great person and mate. Anthony, Darren and Jay."

Graham Dale, managing director at Lely, in St Neots, where Mr Moody was an employee, said: "We were all shocked and devastated at the news that Laurence has died. Laurence worked with us for 15 months as an apprentice and showed great interest, promise and ability.

"He was a confident and cheeky person with a big smile, who was very well liked. Laurence will be greatly missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, who should be very proud of their son and the fine young man that he had become."

Friends have also posted tributes to Mr Moody on two groups set up on the social networking site Facebook in his memory.

Road closures were put in place for several hours after the incident. Two fire crews from St Neots and one rescue vehicle from Huntingdon were called to the scene.