18-Year-Old Dies in Devon Motorcycle Crash

The family of 18-year-old Kyan Dunn has paid tribute after he died from injuries sustained in a collision in Tiverton, Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said the crash occurred on 2 May at the junction of Newport Street and St Peter Street. The collision involved a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit box truck.

Kyan Dunn was one of two people on the motorcycle. A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening.

Dunn's mother, Sophie Thomas, said he was a "truly exceptional son" who died surrounded by his immediate family while listening to music. " Thomas said Kyan was a loving brother to his younger siblings Ethan, Kaedon, Ellora, Brody and Alice. She added that his father Mike, stepfather Ollie, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins will feel his loss forever.

" Kyan Dunn wrote music, played guitar and sang, and was working on songs with his band. He was also in a relationship with his girlfriend Megan. Thomas thanked emergency services for their care and said, "I love you endlessly my boy. We are all so proud of you.

" Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision and have asked witnesses with relevant dashcam footage to contact them.