A close friend of Jordan Walker has paid tribute to the "loving boy" following his tragic death.
The Leeds schoolboy, 15, died on Sunday July 24 following a motorbike crash and leaves behind his "devastated" mum. Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene around 9.14pm, by police, after riding his motorbike into a lamppost down Temple Newsam Road.
Police said three motorbikes in total were travelling towards Temple Newsam House along the road. Another 15-year-old boy, thought to have been riding the same bike,. also suffered serious injuries, and is currently in a stable condition at the hospital.
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The news of Jordan's tragic death has shaken up people in Leeds and hundreds of tributes have poured in. To pay tribute, his family and friends, including his mum, gathered on Monday evening for a firework display in his honour.
Shikira Anderson has shared her tribute after loosing her close friend. The pair and their friend Elle would often hang out together and clips taken on their phones show them laughing together.
Elle said he was "so loved". Shikira added: He was a close friend to me and our friend Elle. He was such a loving boy. He never failed out put a smile on anyone's face, day in and out. That smile that lit up the room everyday."
She added: "Not a day went by where you [Jordan] didn’t put a smile on everyone’s faces. Rest in paradise beautiful. We love you bro."
Another friend James Anderson added: "Jordan was such a good kid never said nothing bad to no one and would do anything for anyone.
"We are raising money towards Jordan Walker's funeral to help his mum out. He never said nothing bad to no one and would do anything for anyone. I’m just trying to raise some money towards the funeral for his mum who is a single parent which she will be devastated from losing her only child."
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the crash on Temple Newsam Road, along with messages and photographs of the teenage victim. Members of the public have also been sharing their tributes across social media platforms.
Jamie Winstanley said: "RIP. Far too young to leave your family behind. Sending lots of love to your mum." And Joanne Bathie added: "My heart goes out to all his family at this very sad time xx."
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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