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18-Year-Old Dies in Devon Motorcycle Crash

Kyan Dunn, 18, from Tiverton, died from injuries sustained in a collision on 2 May. Devon and Cornwall Police said the crash involved a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit box truck at the junction of Newport Street and St Peter Street.

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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.

Key Facts

Kyan Dunn, 18
died from injuries in Tiverton crash
2 May
date of the collision in Devon
Newport Street and St Peter Street
junction where crash occurred
Sophie Thomas
mother who issued family tribute

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. 2 May

    Kyan Dunn, 18, died after a motorcycle crash in Tiverton.

    1 sourcebbc.co.uk
  2. Recent

    Police asked for dashcam footage from witnesses.

    1 sourcebbc.co.uk

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Family members will experience ongoing grief.

  2. 02

    Police investigation into the crash continues.

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