HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a “loving, funny, caring and friendly” motorbike rider who died in a crash on Canvey.

Lenny Emberson, 22, passed away 19 days after a crash involving his motorbike and a car on Central Avenue on April 4.

He was taken to hospital but later passed away on April 23.

His family have now released a tribute to Lenny, insisting he will leave a “massive hole in so many hearts”.

Since his death, the family have set up a fundraiser for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance who “gave Lenny the best treatment on the scene and took him to the best hospital for his injuries”.

The fundraiser has so far raised more than £1,000.

In a statement his mum said: “Lenny was such a whirlwind. You always knew when he was in a room.

“He was a loving, funny, caring and friendly boy. He would do anything he could to help anybody. He loved his family, motorbikes, cars and dog. He was a very social person and had many good friends. He had grown up so much in the last few years and was turning into a lovely young man.

“My house is never going to be the same again. Lenny has left a massive hole in so many hearts, he will be greatly missed by me, his brothers, family and friends.

“I can’t thank enough all the staff at the Royal London Hospital for everything they did for Lenny and the support they gave me and the family. I would like to thank all the people who helped him at the scene as well.

“I have set up a Just Giving page for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance whose actions allowed me and the family three more precious weeks with him.

“A part of me will be missing forever.”

Essex Police is asking for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage of it to submit a report online and quote the incident 766 of Monday, April 4.

To donate and pay tribute to Lenny, you can visit justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-emberson2.