NewsUK NewsCar crashesThe family of 23-year-old sports psychology student Ben Dooley have paid tribute to their beloved son after he was killed along with three other men following a collision on Liverpool Road on Friday18:40, 25 Jul 2026Updated 18:48, 25 Jul 2026A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a beloved son who died in a car crash in Merseyside alongside three other men.‌Ben Dooley, 23, tragically lost his life in the crash on Liverpool Road on Friday, July 24.‌Police said they were called to reports of a black Cupra crashed into a lamppost just before 2am.‌Four men, all in their 20s were pronounced dead at the scene, the force later confirmed.A 27-year-old man, a passenger in the car, was taken to hospital where he is believed to be in a stable condition, the Liverpool Echo reports.‌Ben's sister today shared tributes to the sports psychology student who loved playing football, paddle and darts and "lit up every room he was in".The keen gym-goer also enjoyed holidaying with family and going to festivals with his friends, she said.In a heartbreaking tribute Ben’s mum Kerry said: “My son, my world, my best friend. It was me and you always. My life is ripped apart and I don’t know how I will do life without you. We did everything together.Article continues below"I’m waiting for you to walk through the door and say 'you ok mum?'. You were the kindest person I knew with a heart of gold. Do anything for anyone. Loved by everyone who met you. I can’t describe how much I will miss you, it hurts so much. Fly high my baby boy. I love you.”This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Car crashesBreaking News