Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 25th April 2025 at 18:30hrs
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to 18-year-old Leo Mountain, who tragically died following a collision on the A683 Bay Gateway in Morecambe.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 20th, shortly after 3:00 am, between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate.
Leo’s mother shared a deeply moving message, saying: “It is with massively heavy hearts that we: Lee, Lewis, Olivia and myself let people know that our youngest has decided to stay 18 forever.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every single message and call, you’ll never know what it means. Our boy was the most handsome, funny, dopy, hardworking, caring, beautiful boy. Sleep tight our bambino.”
Leo’s boxing club also released a touching tribute to the young man, highlighting his positive impact on everyone he met. They described him as “a fantastic young man, an absolute credit to himself and his family” and someone “you couldn’t help but love.”
The club further stated: “He had an infectious personality and brought laughter and light to every room. In boxing terms, Leo most recently became a North West Region champion, which we know he, his family and the club took great pride in. He was a very talented boxer, had a great attitude and loved to box.
Leo had a champion’s heart in and out of the ring.”
The tribute continued with profound sadness: “To think his cheeky smile, his jokes and his presence won’t be seen any longer is just unthinkable. He had so much to offer this world, his journey had only just started.
Leo, you are a son, grandson, brother, friend, gentleman, fighter and boxer. You’re respected by many, loved by many and … a champion.
Forever in our hearts and minds, you’ll always be missed. All the club’s thoughts are with Leo’s family. We can’t imagine what they’re going through.”
Officers from Lancashire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing to the public for any information or footage that may assist their enquiries.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk, quoting log number 0160 of April 20th.
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