Tributes to ‘caring, selfless and larger-than-life’ 20-year-old who died in crash near Rushton
“He was a great guy. He was always willing to help everybody - he lit the room up when he walked in”
The family of a much-loved son, brother and friend who died following a road traffic collision in Oakley Road, Rushton, have paid tribute to him.
Aiden Seekings sadly died at the scene following the collision at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 4.
The 20-year-old is remembered by his family as a caring, selfless and larger-than-life young man whose loss has left an immeasurable void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
His family have released a photograph of Aiden along with the following tribute: "Aiden was an amazing young man who touched the lives of so many people. He was funny, caring, thoughtful and had a wonderful ability to light up any room he walked into.
”He always put other people first and would do anything to help. If you needed him, he was there without question. His kindness, generosity and loyalty made him loved and respected by everyone who knew him.
”Aiden was passionate about sport and was well known within the local rugby community. Whether he was playing, supporting others as a sports massage therapist and physiotherapist, running and hiking with his dad or cheering on Northampton Saints with his mum, and he loved spending time with his sisters. He gave everything 100 per cent.
”He had an infectious sense of humour and a talent for making people laugh. So many people have their own funny story about Aiden, and those memories will stay with us forever.
”The amount of love that has been shown to Aiden and our family since his death is testament to the person he was and the impact he had on so many lives.
”While we try to come to terms with our devastating loss, we would respectfully ask for privacy as a family. We would also ask that people remember Aiden for the loving, caring and inspirational person he was.
”He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.”
After attending Whitefriars School in Rushden, sport-mad Aiden first started playing rugby at Higham Ferrers. He went on to play for Rushden & Higham Rugby Club, working his way from mini and juniors then on to the colts team.
Aiden spent three years at Moulton College, winning ‘most inspiring sport student’ and ‘student of the year’ in 2025.
He was working as a sports massage therapist at the Ashgrove Clinic in Higham Ferrers.
Aiden’s dad, speaking to the Northants Telegraph, paid his tribute.
He said: “He was a great guy. He was always willing to help everybody - he lit the room up when he walked in. He was a very popular guy. I was proper proud of him.
“We loved running together and we’d go hiking in the Peak District. He liked watching the Saints with his mum and hanging out with his sisters.”
Colleagues at Ashgrove described Aiden as “wonderful with his patients and a joy to work with”.
Rushden & Higham Rugby Club described Aiden as part of the rugby family and as a ‘genuinely lovely young man’, always willing to give his time to help others.
Moulton College said staff were all ‘deeply saddened’ and sent their heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and cared for him.
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would still like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage which captured any part of the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Please quote incident number 26000682488 when providing any information to ensure it reaches the investigating officer as quickly as possible.