Tragedy as boy, 15, is killed in e-motorbike crash: Mother pays tribute to 'light of my life' as police hunt Audi driver

Published: 16:15 EDT, 31 October 2026 | Updated: 16:30 EDT, 31 October 2026 A 15-year-old boy who was killed in an e-motorbike crash was 'the light of my life', his mother has said in a tribute. Harley Hartley was riding an off-road electric bike on October 1 when it smashed into a black Audi S3, West Yorkshire police said. Emergency services found the teenager with serious injuries at the scene in Bierley, Bradford. He was taken to hospital but died a few weeks later on October 28. Police continue to hunt down the driver. In a tribute his mother said: 'I always longed for a boy and after three girls I finally got him, my life felt complete.'Chunky 9lb 2oz blue-eyed boy. He would do anything for anyone, all you had to do was ask.'Now I'm left numb, broken-hearted, every emotion you could ever feel. Harley Hartley died from injuries he sustained in e-bike crash in October Emergency services found the teenager with serious injuries at the scene on School Street, Bierley, Bradford'My son, the light of my life, you knew exactly how to play me to get anything and everything you wanted.'You will forever be my number one, I got you son, always, love Mum.'Detectives are continuing to investigate the crash and officers renewed calls for witnesses to come forward.They are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the movements of either vehicle before the collision and anyone with footage that may assist the investigation.The force can be contacted by phone on 101, or on the Live Chat facility on their website, quoting reference 13260559556.