Bradford crash: Heartbroken mother pays tribute to son, 15, who died weeks after electric motorcycle crash
A heartbroken mother has paid an emotional tribute to her 15-year-old son who died nearly four weeks after being seriously injured in a crash in Bradford.
Harley Hartley, 15, died in hospital on Wednesday (Oct 28), after being involved in a crash between an off-road electric motorcycle and a black Audi S3 earlier this month.
Emergency services were called to School Street in Bierley, Bradford, at around 5.30pm on Thursday (Oct 1).
Harley, who was riding the electric motorcycle, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died from his injuries 27 days later.
His devastated mother has now paid tribute to her son, describing him as the "light of my life".
She said: “I always longed for a boy and after three girls I finally got him, my life felt complete. Chunky 9lb 2oz blue eyed boy. He would do anything for anyone all you had to do was ask.
“Now I’m left numb, broken hearted, every emotion you could ever feel. My son, the light of my life, you knew exactly how to play me to get anything and everything you wanted.
“You will forever be my number one, I got you son always, love Mum.”
West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
They have launched an appeal for anyone with information and any information to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating and continuing to appeal for witnesses. Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw the movements of either vehicle prior to it, to contact them.
“Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to make contact.
“Information can be given on 101, or via the Live Chat facility on our website, quoting reference 13260559556.”