'I love you... see you soon': Man's text to girlfriend just before crash

Ryan English as been remembered as a "good bloke with a heart of gold". Photo / 9 News

An Australian man sent his girlfriend a tragic final text message just minutes before being killed in a crash.

Ryan English, 29, was driving home from work in Myponga, south of Adelaide, when he collided with another car, flipping into the river.

English died after becoming trapped in the vehicle which was completely submerged in water, Nine News reports.

Minutes before the crash English had texted his partner Tiffany saying "I love you. On the way home. See you soon."

Tiffany has paid tribute to her partner following his death.

"You were taken too soon, you are forever with me and in my heart. I love you," she said.

Friends have also remembered him as "a good bloke with a heart of gold".

Zac Anderton, driver of the other vehicle, walked away with minor injuries.

Anderton, 33, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.