Heartbreaking first picture of ‘true gentleman', 25, killed in crash after ‘day on motorbikes ended in absolute tragedy'
ROAD HORROR Heartbreaking first picture of 'true gentleman', 25, killed in crash after 'day on motorbikes ended in absolute tragedy'
TRIBUTES have poured in for a 25-year-old "gentleman" who was killed in a horrific motorbike crash in Co Antrim on Sunday.
William Hewitt, 25, died from his injuries following the morning crash at Loughareema Road, outside Cushendall.
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William has been remembered as 'one of the good ones'
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The young motorbike enthusiast passed away on Sunday
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And William's pals have told how a "day on the bikes ended in absolute tragedy".
Posting a photo of the 25-year-old one friend said: "Very sad news today my friends, what started out as a crackin day on the bikes ended in an absolute tragedy with the death of our good and dear friend William Hewitt.
"Willy was a true gentleman and a good mate. My thoughts are with his family and all his friends.
"Rest in Peace Willy, your in our thoughts. Sadly sadly missed."
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And sharing a snap of William, who was from Belfast, alongside a motorbike another pal followed suit with a similar tribute.
They wrote: "Saddened today with the news of my friend William Hewitt one of life's gentlemen called far too soon rest easy m8."
William's wider friend group also rushed to pay tribute following his sudden and tragic death.
One said: "Still can't believe it he was one of the good ones."
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Another added: "Very sad indeed. Lovely lad."
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And a third said: "Devastating news."
William was the only person involved in the collision on Monday.
The PSNI have new launched a probe into the crash and are appealing for any witnesses to make contact with them.
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In particular, they are hoping to speak to a tractor driver who is understood to have assisted at the scene.
Roads Policing Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Police Service Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Our officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle in the area shortly after 11.30am.
'Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended, however, Mr Hewitt sadly died from his injuries.
'The investigation remains ongoing, and we would ask anyone with phone or dash-cam footage, or information which may assist, to get in touch.
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"Police are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a tractor who assisted at the scene.
'The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 655 of 10/08/25.'
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