Tribute paid following fatal collision in Portchester

A tribute has been paid to a teenage boy who died following a serious collision in Portchester.

Police were called by the ambulance service at 9.44pm on Tuesday 13 August to the scene of a collision at the junction of Portsdown Hill Road, Portchester Lane and Skew Road.

This involved a silver Honda Jazz and a cyclist, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Sadly, 16-year-old Ethan Wilkie from Portsmouth later passed away in hospital.

His family have now made the following tribute to Ethan;

“Ethan was a loving, full of life character who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His infectious personality touched everyone he met. He had his whole life ahead of him and was taken from us far too soon.

“He was a much loved son and big brother who will be greatly missed by us all.

“We love you so much Ethan, until we meet again.”

We are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision and anyone with relevant dash cam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting the reference number 44240347160

Alternatively, you can share information with us via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

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