TRIBUTES have been paid to a caring and much-loved former Worcester man who died in a car accident.

Adam Hancox who had lived in Foregate Street, Worcester and worked at the city'sTramps nightclub before moving back to Birmingham died in a road traffic collision in Oldbury last Sunday.

Mr Hancox was known for his caring nature and cheeky grin and friends said he touched the lives of those who knew him.

The 26-year-old was driving a Ford Ka when he was in collision with a VW Passat on Wolverhampton Road at the junction of Bleakhouse Road on Sunday (November 23) at 9.20am.

His family released a picture of him and also a statement which said: " Adam was a much loved son and brother, taken away from us too soon. We will miss him greatly. Words cannot express our loss."

Dean Hill, who runs Tramps nightclub in Worcester, said: "It is such a young life. He worked for me for two and a half years, starting here in the middle of 2010. He left us around the end of January, 2013. He was a very active part of the marketing team. Some of my staff knew him better than I did and they're all quite shocked about the news. I am absolutely shocked for so young a life to be taken in such a way. My thoughts and sympathies go with his family and friends. He got on with everyone and was a very funny lad, such a nice guy."

Lee Freeman, who was a line manager at Tramps, met Hancox while working at the nightclub.

Mr Hancox visited Mr Freeman's son Noah, now two years old, who was born with half a heart at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Mr Freeman said: "He was liked by everyone and touched the lives of everyone he worked with and people who were out in Tramps as well. He was always there for you and when I was going through lots of trouble with Noah he came to see us at the hospital. He was very caring. He was always having a laugh. He had a cheeky smile. He was a good lad and a top bloke. He always helped people and cheered them up.

Kasim Mohammed, aged 26, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and appeared at Warley Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Sergeant Neil Higgins, from the force’s collision investigation unit continues to appeal for witnesses to the collision. He said: "Despite the best efforts of passers-by, police officers and medics, nothing could be done to save Adam."

Anyone who saw the collision who has not yet come forward is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101.