Teen on first lads’ break is killed on quad bike

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a teenager who died after a quad bike accident in Greece.

Jack Howe, of Townsend Square, Kings Hill, was involved in the crash while on holiday with friends in Zante, an inquest opening was told.

Friends and family posted a series of tributes to the 19-yearold on social media, for whom a funeral service is due to be held in West Malling on Friday. Relatives made a JustGiving page this week, on which they call for greater awareness on the dangers of hiring “unsafe” quad bikes while abroad.

A target of £50,000 has also been set to help other families bring home loved ones involved in tragedy overseas.

It reads: “Our brother Jack was on his first lads holiday in Zante. On the fifth day him and his friends hired quad bikes. “They needed one driving licence for two quad bikes and were advised not to wear helmets as it would make them sweat resulting in poor vision. “Tragically Jack lost control of his quad bike and sadly was taken from us on June 21.

“We were fortunate to be able to fund Jack’s journey home.

“In some cases families are not lucky enough to bring their loved ones home adding to further stress and devastation to the family.

“Therefore we have chosen to raise funds in loving memory of our brother Jack to support these families. “Any donation and support will be very much appreciated in loving memory of our Jack.” A post-mortem gave the cause of death as chest and abdominal injuries due to a traffic incident, the hearing at the Archbishop’s Palace in Maidstone heard. Assistant coroner Katrina Hepburn adjourned the full inquest until September 30. Fond memories of the sales assistant have since flooded in on social media with Jack’s sisters Hannah and twin Lucy leading the tributes.

Lucy said: “You were my other half and I dunno what I’m going to be without you ‘darling’.” To donate on the JustGiving page, visit tinyurl.com/jhowejustgiving.