British tourist, 27, dies after crashing his scooter into a palm tree in Turkey: devastated friends reveal matching tattoos to honor ‘legend’
- Kyle Barrow died after losing control of his bike while on holiday in Antalya
- He was traveling from the city of Side to Kumkoy, about 30 miles away.
Tributes have arrived for a British tourist who died after crashing a motorbike into a palm tree in Turkey, during what was reportedly his “first holiday abroad”.
Kyle Barrow, affectionately known as Keezy, has died after losing control of his bike in Manavgat, Antalya province, on Turkey’s southern coast.
The 27-year-old man from Manchester had reportedly been traveling from the seaside town of Side to Kumkoy, some 30 miles away.
The photos show the scooter next to the palm tree after the accident on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard.
Medics were called to the scene and Kyle was rushed to hospital by ambulance, where he later died. His heartbroken best friend claimed that Kyle passed away in his arms on Wednesday.
Friends described him as a ‘legend’, ‘one in a million’ and ‘the backbone of every band, the man who brought us all together’, as they revealed moving tattoo tributes reminiscent of Kyle’s life.
Kyle Barrow (right) died after a scooter crashed into a palm tree while crossing a road at a tourist hotspot in Turkey.
A 27-year-old British tourist has died after a motorcycle crashed into a palm tree while crossing a road at a tourist hotspot in Turkey.
The photos show the scooter next to the palm tree after the accident on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard.
Friends described him as a ‘legend’, ‘one in a million’ and the ‘backbone of every band, the man who brought us all together’, as they revealed moving tattoo tributes reminiscent of Kyle’s life.
Cal Junior and other friends Kyle had vacationed with commemorated the young man with the dates of his birth and untimely death.
Cal asked friends and loved ones on GoFundMe to help Kyle return to his Oldham home, and shared a heartfelt tribute to his late friend on Facebook.
“It is with the heaviest heart imaginable that I have to tell you that Kyle was in an accident this afternoon and his life was sadly lost.
We are in Turkey and I am trying my best to understand what I need to do next, but I will update everyone when I can.
The tourist would have lost control of the vehicle when crossing an intersection on the boulevard
“RIP my best friend for life passed away in my arms…gone too soon…we will meet again one day boo boo…memories will last forever.”
Another friend, Tay Nolan, shared his devastation over Kyle’s death: ‘Absolutely speechless… my heart hurts just as much as I know everyone else hurts.
“Love and support to everyone dealing with this right now, family, friends and loved ones, and especially Cal Junior.
‘Keezy, you were a friend in a million…I enjoyed every minute I got to know you, you always made me laugh, even when you ripped my ass off, I’ll never forget you…rest easy.’
Kyle had reportedly lost control of the vehicle while crossing an intersection on the boulevard and crashed into the palm tree, which was in a central reservation that separated each side of the boulevard.
Side is a popular tourist destination on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
An FCDO spokesman said: “We are assisting the family of the British man who died in Turkey and are in contact with local authorities.”
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