A DAD has admitted causing the death of his 12-year-old son in a horror crash on the way to a football match.
Paul Vines was driving son Ted in Branston, Lincolnshire, when the tragedy unfolded.
The dad's Ford Galaxy was involved in a smash with a Mercedes-Benz A220.
Tragically Ted could not be saved and died from a head injury.
Vines, 46, has now pleaded guilty to causing his son's death by dangerous driving.
He also admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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The dad was granted unconditional bail ahead of sentencing at Lincoln Crown Court on March 27.
Tributes flooded in for Ted following his death on January 16 last year.
His heartbroken family said: "Ted was loved by everyone – he was happy, fun and brilliant and had so many people who loved him.
"On Sunday [January 16, 2022], he was on his way to play football for Alford Under-12s at Branston, as he was a part of that team.
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“Everywhere he went, Ted made friends. He was a special part of the community for everyone.”
While Lincolnshire Football Association said: "Our thoughts at this devastating and heartbreaking time are with the family, friends, team-mates and coaches of Ted Vines.
"Ted was a player for Alford Town U12s, who died as a result of a road traffic accident whilst on the way to play the game he loved, something thousands do every weekend across Lincolnshire.
"On behalf of the football family of Lincolnshire, our condolences go out to his family and friends and all at Alford Town Football Club."
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