Mum’s tribute to ‘light of my life’ boy, 15, who died after e-bike crash in Bradford

Boy, 15, dies after e-bike crash in Bradford as mum pays tribute to ‘light of my life’ A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her 15-year-old son after he was fatally injured when his off-road electric bike was involved in a collision with an Audi in Bradford. A 15-year-old boy has died in hospital weeks after he was seriously injured in an e-bike crash in Bradford. Harley Hartley was riding an off-road electric motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a black Audi S3 on School Street in Bierley on October 1. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.30pm and Harley was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remained in hospital but died from his injuries on October 28. His heartbroken mum has now paid an emotional tribute to her son, describing him as the “light of my life”. She said: “I always longed for a boy and after three girls I finally got him, my life felt complete. Chunky 9lb 2oz blue eyed boy. “He would do anything for anyone, all you had to do was ask. “Now I’m left numb, broken hearted, every emotion you could ever feel. My son, the light of my life, you knew exactly how to play me to get anything and everything you wanted. “You will forever be my number one, I got you son always, love Mum.” West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating and continuing to appeal for witnesses. Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw the movements of either vehicle prior to it, to contact them. Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to make contact. Information can be given on 101, or via the Live Chat facility on our website, quoting reference 13260559556.