A teenager has died in hospital weeks after being seriously injured in an e-bike crash in Bradford. Harley Hartley was riding an off-road electric motorcycle when it collided with a black Audi S3 on School Street in Bierley on October 1.
Crash details and injuries
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.30pm, and Harley was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remained in hospital but died from his injuries on October 28.
Mother's tribute
His mother has 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.”
Police appeal for witnesses
West Yorkshire Police’s 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 the investigation is also asked to make contact. Information can be given on 101, or via the Live Chat facility on the police website, quoting reference 13260559556.
