The family of a man killed in a car crash say his death has left a 'hole in their that will never be filled'.

Winston Chau, 36, was driving home with his mother, Cam, from a family party on May 12 2018.

Winston was driving a Honda Civic along St Albans Road in Redbourn and was hit head-on by a Mercedes. Sadly, Winston was pronounced dead at the scene

His mother, Cam, who was in the passenger seat sustained abdominal trauma including damage to her liver and bowel. She also suffered from a fractured wrist, ribs and facial injuries.

Cam spent three months in hospital and is still affected by her injuries and is not clear whether she'll be able to return to work. Since the crash she also struggled with mental and physical health.

Winston's brother Lee and sister, Helen, said their lives have changed drastically following the incident.

Lee said: "Losing Winston has left a hole in my life that will never be filled. We all miss him terribly.

"What makes it worse is seeing the way mum has struggled since, both with her injuries and having to face losing her son. It has been heart-breaking."

Helen added: "No words can describe what an incredible brother Winston was and the devastation we have felt since losing him. He will never see his niece and nephews grow up but they will be told what an amazing person he was.

"I would give anything to be able to turn back the clock to before the crash and stop both Winston and mum going off in the car at that moment. The only thing I can hope now is that lessons are learned from what we have gone through as I wouldn't want anyone else suffering the way we have."

The family spoke out following the sentence of the other drive involved in the collision.

TJ Quirke, 28, from Down Edge, Redbourn, was sentence to five years and three months at St Albans Crown Court on Friday (November 27).

He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving above the alcohol limit and driving with no insurance.

PC Carl Callan, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire serious collision investigation unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the Chau family at what continues to be a very difficult time. Nothing will ever make up for the loss of their loved one, but I hope this sentence can at least bring them some small sense of closure."