Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 17:00hrs
Two other teenagers also sadly died in the collision on Friday
Police investigating a collision near West Bretton which tragically killed three teenagers have released a family tribute to one of the victims.
Officers from the Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) continue to investigate a collision on Friday 24 January which resulted in the death of Koby Jones, 18, from Flockton. He is pictured far left on the below image released by his family.
In a family tribute his mum Rebecca, said:
“Koby was genuinely one of the most kind, thoughtful, hardworking young men I have ever known and we are so proud to call him our son! This family is broken and the world is going to be such a lonely place without him.
“Whoever had the pleasure of meeting him would say the same.
“Love you son. Loved by ALL!”
The collision happened on Bramley Lane at around 8:30pm when a black Seat Ibiza car travelling in the direction of Woolley left the road and collided with a tree.
Detective Sergeant Steven Suggitt from the Major Collision Enquiry Team said: “This was clearly a tragic incident where three people lost their lives and a fourth suffered life-threatening injuries and our thoughts remain with their families.
“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision and believe the car left the Horbury Bridge area at around 8.20pm.
“We would like anyone who saw the car travelling between Horbury Bridge and West Bretton around this time to please get in touch.
“We would also like to hear from anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Two other males, both aged 19, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. A fourth man who was seriously injured remains in hospital with life threatening injuries.
Anyone who can assist with enquiries is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101, quoting reference 13250044651.
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