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Lucy Marshall

Fireworks light up Leeds sky in memory of tragic schoolboy crash victim Jordan Walker who 'lit up every room'

Family and friends gathered to witness a firework display in honour of Jordan Walker who "lit up every room".

The 15-year-old died on Sunday, July 24, after a motorbike crash in Leeds. Jordan was riding on a motorbike down Temple Newsam Road before he left the road and hit a lamppost.

West Yorkshire Police said he died at the scene after the accident at about 9.14pm. Another 15-year-old boy also suffered serious injuries, and is currently in a stable condition at the hospital. He is thought to have been riding on the same bike.

Read more: Tragic Leeds boy, 15, killed in motorbike crash named locally as Jordan Walker as tributes flood in

Jordan has been described by loved ones as a "good kid" and hundreds of tributes have poured in across social media, as well as notes and flowers have been left at the scene of the incident.

On Monday evening over 60 of his closest family members, and friends came together for a firework display in his memory near Temple Newsam Road. His mum, who is a single parent, was also in attendance.

Firework tribute display in honour of 15-year-old Jordan Walk on Monday, July 25 (Submitted)

Loved ones stood in silence as they watch gold-coloured fire works fly high in the sky. A friend shared a video of the display and said: "This is all for you Jordan. You're so loved."

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the crash on Temple Newsam Road, along with messages and photographs of the teenage victim. One message reads: "You will be missed by so many. I have so many memories that I will cherish every day bro, you was such a loving boy but we will meet again lad.

"You are now the brightest star. See you on the other side."

A GoFundMe page has been set up in memory of Jordan Walker (GoFundMe)

Another note says: "You are loved by many. We all gonna miss you bro."

A Go Fund Me page has now been set up to raise money for the teen's funeral. Loved ones hope to raise £3,000, click here to donate.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw the bikes travelling along the road in the moments before the accident. People with relevant footage are also being urged to call the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101.

Information can also be given via the LiveChat facility on WYP's website. The log reference to quote is 1694 of July 24.

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