Ellis Lockley, 14, was in the passenger seat of a Vauxhall Corsa when the crash happened (Picture: West Yorkshire Police)
The family of a boy who died in a car crash in Yorkshire over the weekend have paid tribute to their ‘little joy’.
Ellis Lockley, 14, died from injuries sustained in the collision on a country lane in Keighley on Sunday afternoon.
A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Ellis’s family paid tribute saying: ‘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.’
Tarn Lane, Keighley, where the crash happened (Picture: Google)
Police were called at 2.19pm to reports a silver Vauxhall Corsa had crashed in a single-vehicle collision on Tarn Lane while travelling towards Black Hill Lane.
Ellis, who was in the passenger seat, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was taken to hospital for treatment, then arrested and remains in police custody.
Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries.
Detective Inspector Paul Conroy said: ‘This is a tragic incident where a young boy has lost his life in a serious road traffic collision.
“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.
‘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.’
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