Brit racing star, 20, killed in motocross crash in Spain as heartbroken friends and family raise £25k to bring body home – The Sun
A BRITISH lad who was killed in a motocross crash in Spain has received floods of tributes as his friends and family nearly raise £25,000 to bring his body home.
Tommy Lee Morris, 20, was involved in a fatal motocross accident at the Paraje de Los Balcones track in Murcia, Spain, earlier this week.
Hundreds of tributes have been posted on social media for the young sporting star – who died "doing what he loved most."
Local police and regional emergency services were called out to the motocross track in south-eastern Spain on Thursday 19 December.
Initial reports claimed that 20-year-old Tommy had experienced difficulties breathing after the accident – but an investigation into the death is still underway, according to Murcia Today.
The young lad died at the scene of the crash after losing consciousness and attempts at resuscitation failed.
Tommy, who was known for his love and passion for motorcycle racing, had been playing the sport since he was a young lad.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the young star – in order to bring Tommy's body back to Britain.
With over £24,300 already raised, family and friends have tripled their initial target.
'MOST CARING AND KINDEST LAD'
Posted by Kelly Stevens, the page said: "Are (sic) hearts are all broken that a member of are (sic) motocross family has passed away doing what we all love doing and watching!!
"Tommy was one of the most caring and kindest lads you would ever meet at a track and no matter what it was he or his whole family would be the first to help in anything.
"Tommy and his family are out in Spain riding when the most awful accident has taken place and Tommy has had a motocross accident and sadly has passed away doing what he loved the most, And that was riding.
"We have set this page up to help his family and friends bring him home where he belongs and to help in anyway we can."
WildTracks MX, the outdoors activity park that Tommy attended in Newmarket, Suffolk, posted a heartwarming tribute to the lad on social media.
Our only comfort is that he died doing the sport that he loved and he was so so happy
It said: "Tommy a very talented lad has been coming to us since just a young lad and over the years he’s just got quicker and quicker.
"But sadly motocross is dangerous and can be very cruel at times.
"Keep riding as fast up there Tommy you will be truly missed."
Another tribute said: "We will cherish these times for the rest of our lives and every single day we wake up and every time that gate drops, we’ll be thinking of you, we’ll be racing for you.
"Until we meet again me ol chavvy, you keep shredding up there and keep us safe down here!"
A third wrote: "So lost for words, Tommy was a lovely young man and so passionate of the sport I will miss watching him ride."
Bridgestone British Masters, a motocross championship series for young riders, also paid their respects to the 20-year-old.
SPORTING TRAGEDY
They tweeted: "The whole Bridgestone British Masters team are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Tommy Morris.
"Tommy was a Bridgestone British Masters Amateur MX2 contender who finished in a respectable 18th in 2019 after missing some rounds due to injury."
On behalf of his family, Tommy's mum Michelle Killingback told Motohead Mag: "Tommy is so very much loved, by all that know him.
"To us, he was the best son anyone could ask for our Tom Boy.
"We are devastated beyond belief and no words can ever describe the pain that we are feeling as a family.
"Our only comfort is that he died doing the sport that he loved and he was so so happy.
"Please keep Tommy in your thoughts and prayers."
In light of the tragedy, some people have voiced concerns about the dangers of motocross sports.
One Twitter user said: "What is still quite rare is becoming sadly more and more frequent in this dangerous sport.
"Rest in peace Tommy Morris, thoughts go out to all friends and family."
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