Parents of teenage boy who died in Chesterfield crash urge people not to attend funeral on e-bikes
14 year old Finlay Dawson was fatally injured in a crash earlier this month
The family of a teenage boy who died in an e-bike crash Chesterfield have urged people not attend his funeral on similar vehicles.
14 year old Finley Dawson was killed on Newbold Road on March 5, with a 15 year old boy also suffering serious injuries, after the pair struck a car.
Finley's condition was deemed 'non survivable' upon arriving at hospital and he passed away the following day.
The other teenager was treated in hospital.
Finlay's funeral is due to take place this week, but his family are urging people to leave e-bikes or e-motorbikes at home for the service.
In a joint statement issued earlier this month, the families of the two boys said:
“There is a reason these bikes are banned from the road, and devastatingly Finley has paid the ultimate price in losing his life.
“His friend has sustained serious injuries and has to come to terms with growing up without his best mate.
“Although the thrill of riding an e-bike on the road seems exciting, it can also be fatal.
“That quick thrill, is not worth the risk.”