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ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Family pay tribute to 'beloved son' following fatal crash in Hampshire
The family of a teenager who died in a crash in Hampshire have paid tribute to their "beloved son". Hampshire Police were called at 8.34pm on 9 June to a report of a crash on the junction of Windmill Hill Lane and the A30 near Leckford. It involved a silver Volkswagen Transporter van and a blue Honda motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle, 19-year-old Taylor Connors from Andover, died at the scene. His family have now paid tribute to him. In a statement, they said: "We lost our beloved son far too soon, and the pain of his absence is felt in every heartbeat. He was a bright light in our lives; charming, caring, and endlessly kind. "His laughter filled our home, and his love touched everyone who knew him. "He had a rare gift for making others feel seen and valued, and he carried that gift with quiet grace. "He was a good friend and an even better son, he loved all his family very much. "Though his time with us was short, the memories he left will last forever. "We will carry him with us always, in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in every moment of love we share. "Rest peacefully, baby boy. You are forever loved." The driver of the van, a 45-year-old man from Alresford, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst unfit through drink, causing death by driving without due care and attention whilst unfit through drugs, driving while unfit through drink, and driving while unfit through drugs. He has been released on bail while further enquiries continue. Hampshire Police is urging any witnesses to come forward, by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 44250252666.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Teen motorcyclist in fatal Leckford crash was 'beloved son'
A teenage motorcyclist who died in a crash with a van was a "beloved son and good friend", his family has Connors, 19, from Andover, Hampshire, was pronounced dead at the scene on the A30 near Leckford on 9 van driver, who was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs, has been released on have renewed an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of the vehicles. Officers were called at shortly after 20:30 BST to the crash at the junction with Windmill Hill arrested a 45-year-old man from Alresford, whose silver Volkswagen Transporter van was in collision with Mr Connors' blue Honda a statement, the teenager's family said: "We lost our beloved son far too soon, and the pain of his absence is felt in every heartbeat."He was a bright light in our lives; charming, caring and endlessly kind. His laughter filled our home and his love touched everyone who knew him." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
