Tributes pour in for two teenagers, 18 and 19, killed when white Audi ‘ploughed into telegraph pole’ – as man, 22, arrested
Tributes pour in for two teenagers, 18 and 19, killed when white Audi ‘ploughed into telegraph pole’ – as man, 22, arrested
- Polite Moyo described as ‘the kindest, most loving soul’ by heartbroken family
Tributes have flooded in for two teenagers who were killed a horror crash that saw an Audi leave the road and reportedly smash into a telegraph pole.
Polite Moyo, 18, was one of two ‘lovely young people’ to die in the smash in Leeds, West Yorkshire, which also killed a 19-year-old girl, pronounced dead after she was pulled from the wreckage.
A third teen, an 18-year-old male passenger, is critically ill in hospital after being removed from the crumpled remains of the white Audi A3.
West Yorkshire Police[2] officers have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the smash, which took place on the A6120 Leeds ring road at its junction with Parkside Road in Meanwood.
The road was closed while crash investigators assessed the site of the collision, which was reported to police at 3.30am on Friday September 29.
Polite Moyo has been named as one of the victims of a fatal car crash in Yorkshire that killed him and a 19-year-old girl
The twisted remains of the white Audi A3 being removed from the scene of the crash in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Police say the car left the road and crashed into a telegraph pole
Tributes have been left at the scene to Polite, described by family as the ‘kindest, most loving soul’ in a fundraiser[3] launched to cover the sudden and unexpected costs for his loved ones.
Local mum Emma Vassel, whose son is a close friend of Mr Moyo’s, said: ‘In the early hours of yesterday morning he (her son) lost two of his very close friends.
‘Another is in intensive care following a road traffic collision on the ring road near Moortown in Leeds.
‘Four families have been devastated by this tragic incident and many, many friends, who are all now trying to navigate this huge loss.
‘No family should lose their children. No one should have to deal with the loss of their friends like this.
‘Two lovely young people at the start of their adult lives with so much to live for, to have that cut short in such a tragic way, it is truly heartbreaking.
‘In particular, no family should have to deal with the loss of their son and also the added worry of financial burden.
‘Polite’s brother has set up a go fund me to pay funeral costs and give Polite the send off he deserves.’
Prince Moyo, Polite’s brother, wrote on the fundraiser: ‘My name is Prince Moyo and I as well as family and friends have lost the kindest, most loving soul Polite Moyo.
‘My wish is to give him the best possible send off that he deserves. Any donations would be greatly appreciated, thank you.’
Flowers have been left at the scene, including one with a note addressed to ‘Mayar and Polite’.
Friends wrote: ‘We can’t believe you’r gone. You will always be in our hearts and we will never stop missing you. Sleep well Angels x. Love from all your friends.’
The female victim’s tragic mum left a card saying: ‘My sweet angel. You are not only my daughter. You are my friend and my sister.
‘I can’t believe we will not have our daily long chats again. But I promise I will always send you love. Love you and miss you already my angel.’
Another touching tribute, believed to have left by a younger sibling, read: ‘I don’t know who I’ll go to when I want to keep secrets from mum and dad.’
Other tributes included: ‘Polite -such a beautiful boy. Happy memories. God bless you and your family.’
Another devastated pal adde:’I knew Polite and I saw him as my older and little brother. He lived up to his name and always put a smile on everyone’s face. He was that one bright shining star on a clear calm night.’
West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Police are investigating following a road traffic collision in Leeds in which two people died and one person was left critically injured.
‘At 3.28am on Friday morning, police were called to the collision on the A6120 Ring Road at the junction with Parkside Road, Meanwood.
‘A white Audi A3 had left the westbound carriageway and collided with a telegraph pole. An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.
‘Another passenger, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.
‘A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
‘A scene and road closure are in place and officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are investigating the incident.
‘Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area or who lives along the route to check their dashcam or home CCTV for any relevant footage that could assist the investigation.’
References
- ^ Jon Brady (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ West Yorkshire Police (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ fundraiser (www.gofundme.com)