Ipswich Town FC honour teen in fatal crash in Colchester
A minute's silence will be heard today for 13-year-old, Taylen Ireton
Last updated 29th Sep 2024
A 13-year-old boy killed in a collision with a car in Colchester is set to be honoured with a minute's applause at a Premier League match.
Taylen Ireton was fatally hit by a car on Mersea Road outside the Cherry Tree pub in Colchester at about 21:20 BST on Saturday 21 September.
The teenager played for Wivenhoe Town Football Club's under-14s and was an avid Ipswich Town fan.
During Ipswich Town's home game today against Aston Villa, a picture of Taylen will be shown on the ground's screen and fans will applaud during the 13th minute.
Ipswich Town Football Club supporter, Richard Moss (or the 'Suffolk Crunch' on social media channels), helped organise the tribute.
Mr Moss told Greatest Hits Radio Essex Taylen's death 'really hit home'.
"I've got a 13 year old too, no-one would want to go through that. It must be such a tough time for Taylen's family. We just want to show the love to them and do what we can to show our respects for him.
"It's just horrible."
The Colchester and District Youth Football League has also asked all teams to applaud for one minute before today's games in memory of the teenager.
Two 19-year-old men were arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of the collision.
An 18-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of the collision, the force said. All three were bailed until 4 December.
Taylen, who was from Colchester, went to the Thomas Lord Audley school, which said pupils and staff had been "deeply affected by the death".
Officers continue to appeal for information.