The grieving family of a 20-year-old driver killed when his car hit a tree and flipped have paid tribute to him.

Tragic Danny Love, of Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, died instantly in the crash last week.

Today, an inquest into Danny's death was opened and adjourned.

Following that, this statement was issued by his family: "Danny's car collided with a tree in Otford Lane, Halstead.

"The car overturned and Danny's life ended instantly, thankfully Jack, his passenger and friend of 13 years, escaped without injury.

"Danny was educated at St Michael's School, Otford, before going on to Sutton Valence School near Maidstone.

"He was a keen sportsman representing both schools at rugby, soccer, cricket and hockey as well as playing for Sevenoaks Rugby Club for a number of years.

"For him though his greatest accolade was winning first place in Bromley's bonniest baby competition aged six weeks!

"After leaving school Danny enrolled on a course at West Kent College before going to work in the printing industry.

"He then went on to work for EPS (a maintenance and construction company) as an apprentice heating engineer, a job he loved, where he had just successfully completed his first year exams.

"Danny was the sort of young man who was happy to be around people of all ages from the young children who adored him to the older generation.

"He had strong family values, unusual for someone his age, and he particularly loved his grandmother, often calling in for a cup of tea but more importantly to him, to check she was okay.

"He will be missed by many for his appetite for fun, never missing a beat of life, constantly meeting friends, all night every night.

"One message from a family friend reads 'Danny had an infectious zest for life', this is typical of the very many kind messages written by friends and family; most of which were directed towards the fun they have had with Danny during his relatively short life.

"Danny will be remembered by so many, and remembered forever by his parents Kenny and Mandy and sister Joanna.

"Danny will never be forgotten and in the words of one of his favourite songs he will remain Forever Young.

"There is no point in saying 'sleep tight' or 'rest in peace' to Danny as those words never existed in his vocabulary.

Danny's funeral will be held on August 20 at St Margaret's Church, Halstead at 12.30pm.