Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy who died after Keighley crash

Ellis Lockley
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 30th Apr 2024

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died after a crash in Keighley at the weekend say they are devastated.

Ellis Lockley passed away from injuries from the collision on Tarn Lane.

A 21 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A Police statement said:

"The family of a 14 year old boy who died in a serious road traffic collision in Keighley over the weekend have paid tribute to him.

"Ellis Lockley, 14 died from injuries sustained in the collision on Tarn Lane on the afternoon of Sunday 28 April.

"A 21 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries."

A statement Ellis' family:

“We as a family are totally devastated at the loss of our beautiful boy Ellis, he has left such a massive hole in our hearts.

“We have received so much love and support from the community, he is so loved by everyone who knew him.

“Whilst we appreciate people will want to pay tribute to our little joy Ellis, we hope that they do this with respect.”

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy of the Major Collision Enquiry Team said:

“Specially trained officers are continuing to support Ellis’s family at this tragic time.

“We are keen to trace anyone who was travelling along Tarn Lane, which is known locally as ‘Yorkshire Bumps’ junction of Black Hill Lane and Green Sykes Road who may have seen a silver Vauxhall Corsa driving in the area.

“In particular we are keen to trace the drivers of an Audi and a Yaris who were in the area between 1.30pm and 2.20pm.”

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