Heartbroken family and friends pay tribute to teens killed in Northumberland crash

Riley Hedley, left, Mikey Easton, right.
Author: Micky WelchPublished 13th Mar 2023
Last updated 13th Mar 2023

Tributes are pouring in on social media after the deaths of two teenagers in a car crash on Sunday near Morpeth.

The families of 17 year old Riley Hedley, and 16 year old Mikey Easton have taken to Facebook to say they're devastated.

A collision happened around 12:40am yesterday morning (Sunday 12th March) on the A196 near Coopies Way

Officers and emergency services arrived but Riley and Mikey were pronounced dead at the scene.

Mikey’s dad Michael Easton wrote on Facebook:

"I wish I could swap places with you my son xxxxx we love you so much xxxx and we are going to miss you more....my little pain the arse but no matter what you were my little dude love you my precious funny mad heed ...seeing you today ripped us apart....but your with a good mate Riley Headley and hope yous are messing on up there like yous did every time yous were together...love you son xxxxxxx‘

His sister Ebony posted:

"Rest in peace riley and Mikey❤️ I can’t believe you are gone it doesn’t feel real,we miss you so much already,honestly I don’t know what to say I’m still so shocked your gone but we had some great times and even better memories.I grew up with you by my side always even if we wernt always on the best of terms but you were always there for me no matter what you were the best little brother anyone could ever ask for I love you so much,I’m gutted this has happend and youl never get to meet your little nephew he would have loved you so much ,I hope yous are resting well 💖"

Meanwhile, one of Riley’s relatives wrote:

"When you have no words as you heart is breaking RIP my angel love you forever and always ❤️❤️❤️"

Police have said both families are being supported by specialist officers.

A fudraising page has been set up by the boys friends to help towards funeral costs - more here.

Northumbria Police said:

‘This is an incredibly tragic incident involving two young men who had their whole lives ahead of them.

‘Our thoughts go out to both the young men’s families and close ones as they attempt to come to terms with today’s devastating news.

‘We will support them in every way we can and ask that the family’s privacy is respected.’

‘An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision and we’re asking for anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you were travelling in the area and may have some information or dashcam footage that could help our enquiries.’

Northumberland Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to call 101, quoting log NP-20230312-0045.

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