The family of McKenzie Ratcliffe, an 18-year-old apprentice electrician, has paid tribute to him following his death in an electric motorbike crash. Mr Ratcliffe died after a collision with a van on Waterville Road in Meadow Well, North Shields, on 19 August.
His family described him as "such an amazing young man - he had his whole life ahead of him". They also thanked passersby, particularly a woman who performed CPR, and emergency services for their efforts.
The driver of the van, a man in his 60s, remained at the scene to assist Northumbria Police officers.