- Boy, 17, killed in car crash in Sydney
- Car crashed into a barrier on the M5 near Revesby on Friday
EXCLUSIVE
The devastated sister of a teenage boy killed in a serious car crash in Sydney's south-west has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her brother.
Mahee Uddin, 17, was driving east along the M5 motorway near Revesby at around 11.30pm on Friday when he lost control and crashed into a barrier.
His Mitsubishi Evo caught fire, causing a forest fire in nearby trees and grass. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Tasnia Uddin shared the sad news with friends and loved ones in a Facebook post on Saturday.
Mahee Uddin, 17, (pictured) died in a fiery crash in Sydney's south-west on Friday
“It is with the deepest heart that I would like to let you all know that my little brother has passed away,” she said.
“Let us all remember his humor, his heart and his generosity.
“Rest in peace Mahee, I will love you forever.”
Family friend Syeda Faria said the teenager had just finished a year of school on the day he died.
“Yesterday was the last day of the school year and Mahee's last day of school for the year,” she said.
'The thought is horrifying. It was his last day. His last morning, his last night, his last goodbye to his mother as he walked out the door.
“Mahee, the boy who would always be compared to my own brother in height. “Let me see if you're bigger than me,” my father told him.
“I still feel waves of shock and reality about what happened.”
Another grieving loved one said they were struggling to accept the tragedy.
'Why did we lose this beautiful flower so early? Why this innocent face..? This most perfect gentleman?' said Karim Mostafil.
Mr Uddin is remembered for his 'heart, humor and generosity'
'(He was) so innocent, so humorous, so honest.
'Our eyes full of tears, we don't want to accept it.
“We are shocked, heartbroken.”
Mostafiz Rahman said he was devastated that he would no longer get another chance to have fun with Mr Uddin.
“He was the most adorable and kind-hearted, fun-loving child any parent could wish for,” he said.
“He will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers!”
Mr Uddin was the only person in the car at the time of the crash.
Firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish flames in nearby brush, while police closed the eastbound lanes and set up a crime scene.
As investigations into the fatal crash continue, police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.