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Family pay tribute to Dartford musician Michael Crampton after fatal crash on the A20 Eglantine Lane, Farningham

The family of a man who died in a crash at the weekend have paid tribute to their "loving son and a great musician".

Michael Crampton, 23, from Dartford, was travelling with pal James Montegriffo in the early hours of Saturday when their car was involved in a collision with two cars on the A20 at Eglantine Lane, Farningham.

Both men died at the scene and eight others were injured, with one man taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Michael Crampton. Picture: Kent Police
Michael Crampton. Picture: Kent Police

Mr Crampton's family have issued a tribute, describing him as "the best friend that anybody could have".

"Michael was a loving son, an incredible brother and the best friend that anybody could have," the tribute reads.

"There are no words to encapsulate the sheer joy and happiness Michael brought to so many.

"A sense of humour, his presence in the room brought a smile to every face.

"A brilliant young man with great ambition and a great musician, an amazing array of friends and a heart filled to the brim with the deepest love for everyone.'

Friends paid tribute to Mr Crampton and Mr Montegriffo on social media over the weekend, with one describing their loss as "incomprehensible".

"There are no words to encapsulate the sheer joy and happiness Michael brought to so many" - Michael Crampton's family

Officers are continuing to appeal for information from witnesses who may have seen the collision, which happened at around 1.20am.

They would like to hear from anyone who saw a black Vauxhall Insignia with a 61 registration plate being driven on the A20 from the direction of Brands Hatch towards Swanley.

A blue Citroen Berlingo van and a white VW Polo were also involved in the collision.

Witnesses are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit Appeal Line on 01622 798535.

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