A four-year-old boy who died following a collision between a car and an off-road motorbike in Nottinghamshire has been described as a “beautiful boy” by his mother.
Robert Henry Steele was a passenger on the bike on Churchill Drive in Newark on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Charges and arrests
Brian Cameron, 32, of Chatsworth Road, Newark, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and causing death by driving while uninsured and unlicensed.
A 24-year-old man, who was riding on the same bike as the boy, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Family tribute
Robert Henry’s mother, Tilly Robinson, said in a statement released by police: “Robert Henry was my pride and joy and my heart will be forever broken.”
She added: “Myself, his little brother, Ronny-Boy, and all our family will never forget Robert Henry and we will make sure his memory lives on in all that we do.”
“He may have only had four precious years with us but he was such a big character, full of love, big smiles and cheeky charm.”
Investigation and court
Police said the bike was travelling in convoy with a second bike, whose rider left the scene before officers arrived.
Cameron appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday and will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on September 30, the force said.
