Mason Renhard, 17, from Eastleigh, died in the early hours of Sunday morning, July 13, after the car he was passenger in, a grey Hyundai i20, collided with a tree on Corhampton Lane.

The driver of the vehicle, 16-year-old Damien “Damo” Dean, from Denmead, also died in the crash.

Following the tragic incident, a fundraiser has now been launched on GoFundMe with the aim of raising £6,500 for Mason’s funeral.

The GoFundMe has already raised more than £4,000, just one day after being created.

The fundraiser states: “Mason was a wonderful young man, unique and special in his own way.

“He was loved by so many people, and he deserves the best send off.”

READ MORE: Corhampton crash - tributes and flowers left at the scene

Corhampton Lane (Image: Newsquest) Officers were called at 2.47am on Sunday, July 13, following reports of the crash.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “Our investigation is ongoing, and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who has relevant dash cam footage capturing the incident or the moments leading up to it.

"Please refrain from speculating about this incident on social media. If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44250311184."

In the days since the incident, flowers and tributes have been left at the scene of the crash on Corhampton Lane.

In a handwritten note, one person said: “My baby boy, I can't believe I am writing this. We love you so much and I will see you again."

A sibling penned a tribute that said they hoped their brother was "having fun in the stars" and that they "miss him so much with all" of their heart.

A second note from other family members said: "Words cannot explain the pain that we are feeling and will carry forever."

Councillor Malcolm Wallace, Hampshire County councillor for Meon Valley, told the Echo that he wanted to add his "condolences to all of those involved."

He said: "It’s a terrible situation and my thoughts go out to the family and friends for those affected."