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Teenage A21 death crash victim named

Arsenal fan Enrik Rrukaj, 19, died after suffering fatal injuries in a two-car smash near Tonbridge on April 4.
Arsenal fan Enrik Rrukaj, 19, died after suffering fatal injuries in a two-car smash near Tonbridge on April 4.

Grieving family members have paid tribute to a "kind-hearted" teen killed on the A21.

Arsenal fan Enrik Rrukaj, 19, died after suffering fatal injuries in a two-car smash near Tonbridge on April 4.

Several other people were also hurt in the incident on the southbound carriageway near Fairthorne garage.

They were initially taken to the Kent and Sussex Hospital with a variety of injuries.

Enrik, a keen boxer, was taken to Middlesex Hospital in a critical condition but later died.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the green Suzuki Baleno and a green Toyota Previa crash to come forward.

The family of Enrik, of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, also released a statement to police.

It said: "Enrik was a lovely young man with a big future ahead of him.

"He was kind hearted and generous towards everyone and a very loved person.

"He loved his family, friends and girlfriend lots as well as his boxing and football.

"He had a lot of respect for other people and he loved life with all his heart.

"He loved Arsenal and played for a local team, St Leonard's Social, on Saturdays, which he put all his heart into.

"He was also a member of the West Hill Boxing Club for many years.

"He lived a happy life and has left behind lots of happy memories of all his achievements."

Anyone who may have seen cars or an articulated HGV in the area at the time should contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798 538.

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