Family Tribute to Teenage Victim in Serious Road Traffic Collision, Keighley

Tuesday 30 April 2024

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.

The family of Ellis have released the below tribute.

"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."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 898 of 28 April.

Monday 29 April 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Tarn Lane, Keighley.

Officers were called at 14.19 yesterday (28 April) to reports of a one vehicle collision.

A silver Vauxhall Corsa was travelling towards Black Hill Lane at the time of the collision.

A 14 year old male who was a passenger in the vehicle was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle a 21 year old man was taken to hospital for treatment, he was then arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.

Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries.

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

"This is a tragic incident where a young boy has lost his life in a serious road traffic collision.

"His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area yesterday who saw the vehicle or collision of who may have dash cam footage to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 898 of 28 April.