‘Forever 18’ - Floral tributes left for a Jarrow teenager who tragically died following a crash

Floral tributes have been left by members of the public in Jarrow after a crash tragically resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

Kurtis Stubbings, from Jarrow, was involved in a crash on Ellison Street on Monday, June 22, when the bike he was riding collided with another vehicle.

The teenager was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries before he sadly passed away on Wednesday night (June 24) when his family made the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support.

To ensure that Kurtis’s legacy lives on, Charlotte Wilson, his mum, made the decision to donate his organs to ensure that other people’s lives could be saved.

In the wake of the tragedy, floral tributes have been left at the scene of the incident as the community joins together to remember Kurtis.

One tribute left in Jarrow town centre states “forever 18” with more saying that his passing “is not goodbye”.

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Another simply put: “Fly high Kurtis”.

Kate Osborne, the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, has also paid tribute to the teenager on social media, having spoken to his family earlier this week.

She said: “My thoughts are with all of Kurtis's family and friends today after the heartbreaking news of his passing.

“I’m thinking of all his loved ones and friends who will be grieving this devastating loss.

“Sending them strength, love and solidarity at this incredibly difficult time.”

A fundraiser has been launched to help financially support Kurtis’s family in their time of need - with more than £10,000 raised at the time of writing.

You can view the fundraiser by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kurtis-stubbings.