Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville were named after a motorbike crash in Newport, as police investigate suspected murder and arrest suspects.
Two teenagers who lost their lives in a crash that triggered a murder investigation have been named locally.. Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, were killed after being struck by a BMW while riding a motorbike in Newport in the early hours of Thursday morning (May 7).. Heartbroken loved ones described them as the “best of mates”.. Emergency services were called to Aberthaw Road in Alway at around 1am on Thursday following reports of
a collision between a motorcycle and a BMW, which was alleged to have fled the scene of the crash, reports Wales Online .. Tragically, both were pronounced dead at the scene.. An 18-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman have since been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.. Gwent Police has been approached for an update.. Friends and family have paid heartfelt tribute to the
pair, and a GoFundMe page established to support the families has already raised more than £12,000.. Floral tributes left at the scene read “fly high boys” and “rest easy”.. Dozens of people also gathered for a balloon release in memory of Jaydon and Ta-Shay, held near the site of the crash over the weekend.. One friend said: “It is such a tragedy and they were the best of mates.. Everyone knew them and our hearts
are broken into pieces.” Jaydon’s mum Sophie Pederson wrote in a post on social media that she was “struggling to process the loss of you, my first born, my whole world, my absolute everything”.. She said: “My boy, my darling darling boy.. Why just why.. How do I live without you here by my side.. You were the best boy ever.. Everyone adored you.. Love you millions always and forever, your broken-hearted mum.” Ta-Shay’s father’s
Sunday league side, Odsal Rangers, observed a minute’s silence before kick-off and wore black armbands as a mark of respect.. The team posted on its Facebook page: “Even though we are only at the beginning of this journey, we stand together as one and will support Carl in every way we can through these incredibly difficult times.” Both teenagers are believed to be from the Alway and Ringland areas of Newport and have not been
officially named by police.. The fundraiser set up for both families has already surpassed £12,000, with a £16,000 target set to cover funeral expenses.. Antonio Borg wrote on the fundraiser: “Following the heartbreaking loss of two young boys from our local community, Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville, we are raising funds to support both families during this devastating time.. “All donations will be shared equally between the two families to help ease the financial burden
of funeral costs and provide support in the difficult weeks ahead.” A Gwent Police spokesman previously stated: “Officers from Gwent Police investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Aberthaw Road, Newport, are appealing for witnesses.. The collision reportedly involved a BMW car and a motorbike; the BMW is believed to have left the scene before police arrival.. “Two males, the driver and the pillion passenger of the motorbike, were pronounced dead at the
scene by paramedics.. Specially trained officers will be allocated to support the families throughout the investigation.. “Anyone with information – including CCTV and dashcam footage – is asked to contact us quoting log reference 2600141467.” Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror?. Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives…. To add Irish Mirror as a preferred source, simply click here .
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