A teenager who was tragically killed in a motorbike crash in Leeds at the weekend has bee named locally as friends pay tribute to him.
Jordan Walker, 15, died on Sunday, July 24, after the motorbike he was riding down Temple Newsam Road left the road and hit a lamppost. West Yorkshire Police said he died at the scene after the accident at about 9.14pm.
Jordan's friends and family have paid tribute to him with heartfelt notes and flowers left at the scene and on social media as they mourn his loss.
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A GoFundMe page set up yesterday in Jordan's honour says: "Raising money towards Jordan walkers funeral to help his mum out, sadly Jordan passed away 24th July 2022 involved in a motorcycle accident sadly died at the scene.
"Jordan was such a good kid 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."
One message left at the scene reads: "Jordan you will honestly be missed by so many. I have so many memories that I will cherish every day bro, you was such a loving boy Jordan but we will meet again lad. You are now the brightest star. See you on the other side."
Another note says: "RIP Jordan. You are loved by many. We all gonna miss you bro."
Several other friend have also posted tributes to Jordan on Facebook. Jordan was travelling in the direction of Temple Newsam Park with two other motorbikes. 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 as Jordan.
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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