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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Boy, 16, killed in Salford motorbike crash was 'loved by everyone'
The mother of a teenager who was killed in a motorbike crash has paid tribute to her son, saying he was "so loved by everyone".Kailem Robinson, 16, was travelling on the motorbike with Kaine Darby, 17, when they collided with a car on Lower Broughton Road, Salford, on 22 May and died later in hospital. Kailem's mother Jill Robinson said her son was "always polite" and was "popular with everyone and would do anything to help people out".Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the driver of the car stayed at the scene and no arrests had been made. Ms Robinson said: "Kailem will be missed by everyone, the reaction from the community has shown how loved he was by everyone who knew him." 'Passion for bikes' "He had a cheeky smile and infectious laugh and was known as the class clown in school, always making everyone laugh," she said."He always had a passion for his bikes from a young age and would help other kids on the street fixing theirs." Ms Robinson said the boys' deaths had "shocked the community" and thanked people for their support, adding: "Kailem's friends have been amazing, bringing shopping round and just being here trying to comfort me and give me some normality".She said her life would "never be the same again".Kaine's mother Danielle Hughes previously paid tribute to her "loving, caring, funny and genuine" crash happened at about 20:20 BST. The pair were taken to hospital but later died from their force said both families were being supported by specialist appealed for anyone with information or dashcam or doorbell footage to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
'My life will never be the same, he was my baby. I miss you son'
The mum of a teenager who died in a horror crash in Salford says her 'life will never be the same again'. Kailem Robinson, 16, died alongside friend Kaine Darby, 17, after the bike they were riding together was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva in Lower Broughton. Emergency services raced to the scene on Lower Broughton Road, at the junction with Clarence Street, at around 8.20pm on May 22. READ MORE: Dad, 47, dies after sickening Benidorm attack - and his family still have no answers READ MORE: When 'One Punch' Paul Doyle and Billy Webb clashed in nightclub door wars Kailem and Kaine were rushed to hospital, but sadly later died of their injuries. Kailem's mother Jill has now issued a heartbreaking tribute to her 'baby', who she said 'always had a passion for bikes'. "Kailem was someone who was always polite; he was popular with everyone and would do anything to help people out," she said. "He had a cheeky smile and infectious laugh and was known as the class clown in school, always making everyone laugh. "He always had a passion for his bikes from a young age and would help other kids on the street fixing theirs. He was very lovable with me, always telling me he loved me. "The news has shocked the community. He was so loved by everyone, including his teachers and friends. Kailem was the best uncle to his nieces." Following the crash, tributes and flowers were place at the scene of the crash by friends and family. People living nearby later complained of trouble as youths blocked roads and graffitied walls in tribute to the teenagers. The boys' families pleaded for calm, saying there were 'grateful' for the tributes, but didn't want trouble in the area. Jill said the community had 'railled round' her, taking her flowers and shopping and raising money for the family. "I would like to thank the community of Lower Broughton for their support, from both those who knew Kailem and those who didn't," she added. "Everyone has rallied round to help with donations, flowers and a Go Fund Me page to help with the funeral. Kailem's friends have been amazing, bringing shopping round and just being here trying to comfort me and give me some normality. "Kailem will be missed by everyone, the reaction from the community has shown how loved he was by everyone who knew him. "My life will never be the same again, he was my baby. I miss you son." After the crash, the 24-year-old female driver of the Vauxhall 'stayed at the scene to assist officers', GMP said. No arrests have been made and 'the families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues', the force added. Kaine's mother Danielle Hughes earlier paid tribute to a 'loving, caring, funny and genuine son, brother and friend', who she said she will 'miss so much'. "As your mum, I had a bad feeling about this day, but you made your own decisions. I wish you didn't on this day, but if you're happy son, then so am I," she added. Danielle spoke out to condemn the behaviour of those who remained at the scene with incidents of vandalism and spray painting. "I don't condone the behaviour that has been going on at the scene since the accident - the spray-painting, vandalism and motorbikes riding round," she said. "This is not what Kaine would have wanted. We want peace and to remember Kaine calmly, surrounded by his loved ones."
BBC News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Mum's tribute to teenage son killed in Salford motorbike crash
The mother of a teenager who was killed in a motorbike crash has paid tribute to her "loving, caring, funny and genuine" sonKaine Darby, 17, was travelling on the motorbike with another boy, 16, when they collided with a car on Lower Broughton Road, Salford, on 22 May. The pair were taken to hospital but later died from their injuries. Kaine's mother Danielle Hughes said: "I will miss you so much, and so will your two little sisters who love you and looked up to you." She told her son in the tribute he had been "doing so well considering everything you have been through over the last few years". Ms Hughes said she did not condone behaviour that had taken place at the scene after the crash including vandalism and "motorbikes riding around". She said: "This is not what Kaine would have wanted. We want peace and to remember Kaine calmly, surrounded by his loved ones."This has shocked the whole family. It was a tragic accident that should never have happened that I don't want to tarnish Kaine's legacy."Police said the driver of the car stayed at the scene to help officers and no arrests had been made. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Witness tells of desperate CPR attempts seconds after horror smash that left two teenagers dead
A man has recalled attempting to resuscitate two teenage motorcyclists before they died following a crash in Salford. Hundreds paid their respects to Kailem Robinson and Kaine Darby at the scene of the collision on Lower Broughton Road yesterday (May 23). Emergency services raced out to the incident at 8.20pm on Thursday night. READ MORE: Hundreds pay tribute as teenagers killed in Salford horror crash named and pictured READ MORE: Road blocked as family and friends pay tribute to two teenagers killed in motorbike crash Kailem, 16, and Kaine, 17, were believed to be riding the same motorbike when it collided with a silver Vauxhall Viva car. One witness, a resident who asked to remain anonymous, described the moment he tried to perform CPR on the pair in the moments following the smash. He said: "From my perspective it was obviously a car accident. I saw two individuals lying on the floor so I tried to help by administering CPR until the ambulance came. "The ambulance came and took over, that's pretty much it really." Kailem and Kaine were taken to hospital by ambulance, but they both sadly died from their injuries. Greater Manchester Police says the pair were involved in a crash when they tried to turn from Lower Broughton Road into Clarence Street. The Vauxhall driver, a 24-year-old woman, remained at the scene and no arrests have been made. A sea of floral tributes were left at the scene on Lower Broughton Road alongside balloons, photographs and a huge banner saying 'RIP Kailem and Kaine'. One tribute said: "Kaine we love you, fly high." Another added: "Kaine and Kailem RIP, gone but not forgotten." A third person wrote: "RIP lads, you will be missed." A grieving relative was seen sat in the road mourning the teenagers on Friday, while people on bicycles, e-scooters, and electric motorbikes rode around the area. Several people also paid tribute to the boys on social media, with one writing: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in peace our cheeky Kailem, love you forever kid." Another said: "So so sad, rest in peace Kailem and Kaine." Detective Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said on Friday: 'This is a heartbreaking and upsetting incident where two young men have sadly lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "Our investigation continues so we can give them the answers they deserve. This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to come forward and get in touch with us.' Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam or doorbell footage is asked to call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 3458 of May 22, 2025. Information can also be passed on by phoning 101, reporting it online or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
‘Gone but not forgotten' tributes pour in for teens, 16 and 17, killed in horror motorbike crash
HUNDREDS have flocked to pay tribute to the tragically short lives of two teenage boys killed in a horrific car crash last night in Manchester. The pair, who can now be named as Kailem Robinson, 16, and Kaine Darby, 17, tragically died after a motorbike they were both riding tragically collided with a silver Vauxhall Viva car in Salford last night. 8 8 8 8 Emergency crews rushed to the scene and onlookers recounted paramedics and police desperately trying to save the teenager's life. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stayed at the crash and assisted officers. No arrests have yet been made. A large emergency services presence was spotted throughout the night, with teams including GMP's tactical aid unit (TAU) and Specialist Operations Incident Command working tirelessly to investigate. A monument of flowers marks the spot of the 'heartbreaking crash,' on Lower Broughton Road. A makeshift banner made from a bed sheet reading 'R.I.P Kailem and Kaine,' has been strung from the railings, adorned with the scribbles of mourners. Messages of love have flooded in throughout the day. "Kaine we love you, fly high," one wrote. "Kaine and Kailem RIP, gone but not forgotten," another read. "RIP lads, you will be missed," another community member wrote in tribute. Framed pictures of the boys poke out from the bouquets of roses, celebrating their tragically short lives. The road has been cordoned off using bins and gaffer tape as family and friends flock to pay their respects. 8 On social media, the local community has expressed their grief. Saima Khan said: "I used to see those boys around the park just a couple of days ago. They were often riding their bikes together. It's heartbreaking to know they're gone. They were so young. I pray for them and their families." June Hudson said: "God Bless Those poor young lads x Prayers for all their loved ones at this heartbreaking time x.' Empathetic messages for the driver of the car also flooded in. Jo Toomey wrote: 'That poor lady driver. I hope she's ok and gets the relevant help she needs to get over the trauma she's going to have to live with.' Margaret Carney wrote: 'So sad for both boy's families. Also sad for the poor driver who has to live with this for rest her life.' Isabelle Grace added: "Rest easy Kaine and Kailem we will miss you so much and Oakley am sending all of our love to us forever 16 and 17, it's absolutely devastating to be saying goodbye I never thought I would be saying it this way." Some hoped that the horrific incident would be a warning against youngsters riding motorbikes, but most just expressed their sympathy. Greater Manchester Police said: "Our specialist collision investigators are appealing for information after two teenagers died in a collision in Salford last night. "It is believed the male teenagers were riding on the same motorbike on Lower Broughton Road at 8.20PM when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva as they attempted to turn into Clarence Street. "Emergency services attended but sadly a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were later pronounced dead in hospital. "The families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues. "The 24-year-old female driver of the car stayed at the scene to assist officers, no arrests have been made." In an appeal for information following the tragedy, Detective Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This is a heartbreaking and upsetting incident where two young men have sadly lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families. 'Our investigation continues so we can give them the answers they deserve. This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to come forward and get in touch with us.' 8 8 8
