Bristol Road crash victim was ‘love of my life’ – tribute
Flowers, tributes and trinkets have been left in memory of a young biker in Birmingham who died in a fatal crash[1]. Named by heartbroken friends and family as "Ethan", he died after colliding with a tree in the early hours of Wednesday, September 20.
Emergency crews were rushed to the junction of Bournville Lane and Bristol Road at around 2am, and the road was closed as medics worked on the victim. The emergency service effort included an ambulance crew who happened to be returning to base and witnessed the crash.
Despite the life-saving efforts, the victim was declared dead at the scene. A tribute site, set up a short distance from the junction of Bournville Lane and Bristol Road, has been created by his loved ones.
'Life just isn't going to be the same without you'
Colourful flower displays and a bottle of tonic wine were taped to the tree on Thursday morning. Pictures of the young victim also lined the tree with blue ribbon, and farewell messages.
One card read: "Eth. What can I say Ethan, you was the love of my life, my best friend all in one. Life just isn't going to be the same without you and that cheeky smile. Until we meet again, all my love always."
Flowers and tributes left at the scene of a fatal crash on Bristol Rd, near the junction of Bournville Lane. The incident happened near the junction of Bournville Lane and Bristol Road on September 20. (Image: Birmingham Live)
Another card read: "You're in our thoughts now and in the days to come. Rest in Peace Ethan, you were taken away too soon." A number of BirminghamLive readers also flooded our Facebook page[3] to share their condolences following yesterday's tragic news.
Elaine King was just one of many who wrote: "So very sad R.I.P thoughts are with the man's family at this very difficult time." Pam Davis added: "Very sad news, thoughts are with family and friends of this young man , that road is always bad."
Emergency services raced to the scene
Confirming what happened on Wednesday, a West Midlands Police[4] spokesperson said: "There is a road closure on Bristol Road near to Bournville Lane[5] in Birmingham. Sadly a motorcyclist, a man in his twenties, has died after colliding with a tree."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "A motorcyclist has died after a crash on a dual carriageway. The incident happened on the Bristol Road in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham at just before 2.00am on Wednesday morning.
Moving tributes left to "Ethan" at the scene of a fatal RTA on Bristol Rd, near the junction of Bournville Lane. (Image: Birmingham Live)
"An ambulance crew who were returning to base witnessed the crash and were immediately on scene to provide care to the rider. A second ambulance, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to back up the initial crew.
“The man was moved to the ambulance and received advanced life support and trauma care but unfortunately it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Bristol Road has now completely re-opened to motorists.
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References
- ^ a fatal crash (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ Biker killed in early-hours Bristol Road crash (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ our Facebook page (www.facebook.com)
- ^ West Midlands Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ Bournville Lane (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ Birmingham News Email Updates (www.birminghammail.co.uk)