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Tributes paid to 14 year old killed at weekend in Keighley crash

Ellis Lockley (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

The family of 14 year old Ellis Lockley say they're devastated by the loss of their 'beautiful boy' who was killed in a road crash near Keighley Tarn.

Ellis died from injuries sustained in the collision on Tarn Lane on the afternoon of Sunday (28th 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 at West Yorkshire Police 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.   

 

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