Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali was one of four people who died in a horror crash on Wigan Road on Sunday, January 11.
The 19-year-old was a passenger in one of the vehicles.
A 29-year-old woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. A 28-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man suffered serious injuries, and a 29-year-old man has minor injuries.
An 18-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
‘ Our world has been shattered’
Tributes have been paid to 19-year-old Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali (Image: GMP)
Danyaal’s parents have paid heartfelt tribute, describing him as “my heart, my soul, my everything”.
In a statement his mum and dad said: “He was the one who taught me how to be a mother, my first born, my baby. I can’t express the emptiness he has left inside me. I keep having to remind myself that I will never see his smile, never hear his laugh, never get to hug him ever again.
“Danyaal was such a good boy; he gave love and respect to everyone. He never failed to put a smile on anyone’s face. He was and always will be deeply loved by all. He was his dad’s best friend, and this tragedy has left his dad broken.
“I wouldn’t wish this pain on anyone. Every pain has a word which can describe it but the pain of losing a child, there is no word for it. Our world has been shattered; it will never be the same again. His siblings have lost their older brother, the brother who was so protective and loving.
‘He will never be forgotten’
His family said he (Image: GMP)
“He will never be forgotten; we will always keep his loving, caring memories alive.”
Hi mother also offered condolences to the families of the other three victims.
She added: “I too feel your pain, as I have lost my innocent boy who sat in the back of that car not knowing he will never see us again. My Danyaal, forever 19, you will never be forgotten.”
One of Danyaal’s sister has also paid tribute.
She said: “It’s incredibly tough to come to terms with the fact that Danyaal isn’t here anymore. The memories of our shared moments, the laughter, and his silly jokes feel so vivid, like it was just yesterday. He wasn’t just my brother; he was my best friend.
“Danyaal had this incredible gift for making any room brighter the moment he walked in. His smile alone could change the atmosphere. He was always the best big brother, a constant presence through everything, never leaving my side when I felt alone. Even his terrible jokes made me laugh because of his infectious, childlike energy.
“He had a way of knowing exactly when I was feeling down and always managed to bring a smile to my face. He truly helped me grow, always reminding me that my life mattered and was worth fighting for, and he made me believe in myself when I couldn’t.
“Everyone who met Danyaal seemed to fall in love with him instantly; he had a way of carrying himself that drew people in. He was so easy to connect with, leaving a positive mark wherever he went. Even on his own bad days, he’d put on that big, cheeky smile at work. He’ll never know how many lives he touched, how many people he encouraged and inspired just by being his wonderful, authentic self.
“He was so respectful, and even the little things, like holding open a door for someone, are gestures not everyone bothers with these days. I never imagined losing him at 19, and I can’t fathom how I’m going to live my life without him. He was fiercely loyal to his friendships, his thoughtfulness immense, and his heart truly pure. He had so much to live for, which makes his absence more heartbreaking.”
‘His smile was my favourite’
Tributes have been paid to 19-year-old Mohammad Danyaal Asghar-Ali (Image: GMP)
Danyaal’s other sister said: “My brother was someone who left a positive mark wherever he went. He respected everyone, no matter who they were, and helped people in ways that changed their lives.
“Even the dullest room would feel brighter when he walked in. He was always joking and laughing, and somehow his laugh was funnier than the joke itself. His smile was my favourite.
“Me and him had a bond I can’t explain. I love Korean dramas, and he always made fun of me for it. He had two Korean phrases he’d say to me — one meant ‘thank you, sister,’ but he could never say it right no matter how much I corrected him. The other meant ‘I love you,’ and he’d laugh every time because he knew how much it annoyed me. It was our joke.
“Now I just want him to say it one more time.
“He had so much humour, but he was also really dedicated to his religion. He always prayed and tried to live his life the right way.
“I’m grateful for the time I had with my brother. As much as I want to hug him again, I’m happy he’s not in pain anymore. He will always be loved and never forgotten.
“Love, little ‘Korean’ sis.”
Danyaal’s brother said: “Bhai was the funniest person I’ve ever known. He would never say the words ‘I love you,’ but he would show his love in different ways, like being silly, annoying us, playing with us, or even making us food.
“He was genuinely one of the most religious people I knew. He never did anything bad; he was on his deen. No matter where he was, he would pray his namaz. He inspired many people, including me.
“I copied everything he did, and that’s why I’ve turned out to be a good person who is on their deen.”
An inquest into the deaths of the Seat’s driver, Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18, and his two passengers, Mohammad-Danyaal Ashgar-Ali, 19, and Farhan Imtiyaz Patel, 18, was formally opened at Bolton Coroner’s Court.
A separate inquest was also opened into Masrob Ali’s death – the driver of the Citroen – from Blackburn.