Boy, 15, dies weeks after e-bike crash in Bradford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

A 15-year-old boy has died in hospital weeks after his off-road electric bike collided with a black Audi S3 in Bradford on 1 October.

Harley Hartley, 15, died on 28 October from injuries he sustained when his off-road electric bike collided with a black Audi S3 on School Street in Bierley, Bradford, on 1 October. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.30pm and took him to hospital with serious injuries.

His mother paid an emotional tribute to her son. 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.'

She continued: '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 investigating. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the movements of either vehicle beforehand, or has footage to contact them on 101 or via the Live Chat facility on their website, quoting reference 13260559556.

How it is being reported

• Tragedy as boy, 15, is killed in e-motorbike crash: Mother pays tribute to 'light of my life' as police hunt Audi driverHarley Hartley was riding an off-road electric bike on October 1 when it smashed into a black Audi S3, West Yorkshire police said.Daily Mail · 31 Oct, 20:15
• Boy, 15, dies after e-bike crash in Bradford as mum pays tribute to ‘light of my life’A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her 15-year-old son after he was fatally injured when his off-road electric bike was involved in a collision with an Audi in Bradford.The Mirror · 31 Oct, 10:57

In this story: Harley Hartley · West Yorkshire Police · Bradford · Bierley

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