Family pays tribute to 'brave, funny and deeply loyal' 17-year-old who died in Northam Bridge crash
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash has paid tribute to him
A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a teenager who died in a crash, describing him as a “deeply loyal young man”
Emergency services raced to the scene of a crash involving a silver Volkswagen Polo and a black Yamaha YZF motorbike on Northam Bridge just after 1.20am on Saturday April 25.
The rider of the motorcycle, 17-year-old Zain Shaw from Fareham, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Today (May 1), his family has paid tribute to him, saying: “Zain was a brave, funny and deeply loyal young man who brought light and laughter into our lives. He was loved by his family and friends more than words can express. His warmth, kindness and spirit will remain with us always.
“Our hearts are broken but we take comfort in the memories we shared and the joy he gave us in his 17 years. Zain loved riding his motorbike, and we take comfort in knowing he was out doing something he loved.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support and kind messages we’ve received and we are truly grateful for everyone who has reached out. We also want to thank the emergency services for their efforts at the scene and for their compassion and support during this unimaginable time.”
Flowers, pictures and messages have also been left on a fence near the bridge by friends, with one message, written on a bouquet of flowers, saying: “I am going to miss you so much, man.
“I hope you know wherever you are now that I will always be thinking about you.”
Another person said: “I’m honestly struggling to put into words what you meant to everyone. From when I met you to through to college you were so funny and made my day.”
Two people, a 17-year-old boy and a 29-year-old man from Southampton, who were in the VW Polo were initially arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.
The 17-year-old has since been released from custody and will face no further action in relation to this offence.
The 29-year-old man has been released but remains under investigation whilst police enquiries continue.