Flowers mark ths spot where Stephen Heapes died in a motorcycle accident Picture Ref: 76923-297THE family of a teenager killed in a motorbike accident say he would have done anything for anyone.

And they say it will be hard for them to carry on without seeing his cheeky face.

Stephen Heapes, 18, was getting a lift home with his boss when he was killed in a motorbike accident on Friday.

He was riding pillion with his boss when the bike collided with a car on the Great Western Way.

Stephen, of Stansfield Close, Toothill, worked as a labourer for the motorcycle rider, who police say runs a bricklaying business.

His family have issued a statement saying Stephen was: "A dear son and brother who should have never been taken away from his family and friends.

"Stephen was a loving and caring boy who would have done anything for anyone. We love him and miss so much. It's going to be hard to carry on without him. We will miss his cheeky little face and boisterous attitude."

Both Stephen and the man driving the high powered Suzuki were thrown off when it hit a Peugeot coming out of Lydiard Fields, near junction 16 of the M4 motorway. The road had to be closed from junction 16 to Blagrove, causing chaos to rush hour traffic.

Stephen died at the scene while the other man, who police have not yet named, suffered a broken arm.

Police have declined to name the rider, who is in hospital and who is still helping them with inquiries.

The woman driver of the blue Peugeot was shocked but uninjured following the accident at 4.30pm on Friday.

Stephen lived at home with his parents and had a long-term girlfriend.

Police are appealing for witnesses of the accident. They want to speak to the driver of a lorry which had a curtain sided trailer with gold writing on it.

Witnesses should call PC Steve Love on 01793 528 111. Details of Stephen's funeral will be in the Advertiser once arrangements have been made.

Gareth Bethell