A devoted 18-year-old father of one from Hadleigh has been hailed as 'kind hearted and unique' after failing to recover from a crash on an Essex road.

Marley Kline, 18, was riding his quad bike on the A120 at Great Bromley near Colchester just after midday on 27 March when the incident happened. 

Marley was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition but later died.

In a statement issued via Essex police, Marley's family said he was a "devoted partner and father of one.

"He was kind-hearted, unique and full of energy with a cracking sense of humour. He was into music and all things mechanical, with a passion for cooking, amongst other things.

"As a family, we are absolutely, heartbroken and devastated. We are totally shattered. 

"We will never forget our Marley or the day he gained his wings."

Essex Police have confirmed that they have now completed a report on the incident, ready to submit to the coroner.