14-year-old boy dies after motorbike crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 14-year-old boy who died after the motorbike he was driving was in a collision with a car in Edinburgh.

The teenager, named locally as Brad Williamson, passed away at the Sick Kids hospital yesterday after the crash in the Silverknowes area of the city around 4pm on Friday.

Another 14-year-old, who was a passenger on the bike, was still being treated for serious injuries.

Yesterday, friends and family shared their grief on Facebook.

Dylan Williamson, 17, wrote: “Well I thought I would never have to say this but sadly my little cousin Brad Williamson passed this morning.

“Never really got to say bye to you but I promise I will make it up to you. I love you brad. I always will. See you sometime in the future kid.”

The boys were on a white Vertigo motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a black Toyota Aygo on Silverknowes Road near to the junction with Silverknowes Court.

Police are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to the driver of a white limousine.

Sergeant Brian

Smith,

of Edinburgh’s Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has resulted in the death of a teenage boy and our condolences are with his family at this sad time.

“We’re particularly eager to trace the driver of a white Mercedes limousine-style car travelling north on Silverknowes Road at the time, as we believe they may be able to assist with our investigation.”