Teen killed in motorbike crash was 'beautiful young soul' says family

A 19-year-old who tragically died in a motorbike crash was a "beautiful young soul" said his heartbroken family.

Harry Douglas, 19, from Liverpool, suffered fatal injuries when his Lexmoto bike was involved in a collision on the East Lancashire Road in St Helens last Sunday evening, September 6.

Emergency services raced to the scene and he was taken to hospital with multiple injuries but died later.

A statement from Merseyside Police confirmed the death today as his distraught family told how he had a "one-of-a-kind personality". They told how he showed "compassion and care" to everyone he met and also revealed that his organs would be donated.

His family said in a tribute: "Harry was such a kind hearted lad, devoted to his mum, sister and partner. Everything he did in life was for their benefit. He was truly the best, most generous big brother, son and partner. He shown compassion and care to everyone that he met.

"Harry was a beautiful young soul who loved hard and during his 19 short years blessed everybody around him with his one-of-a-kind personality.

"Harry understood the importance of organ donation, something he had spoken about with his family previously. His wish to help others will save and improve the lives of people he never met, a perfect example of Harry's personality."

Merseyside Police said in a statement how they received reports of a crash involving a Lexmoto motorcycle on the East Lancashire Road shortly before 9pm last Sunday and that Harry was taken to hospital with multiple injuries from which he died on Thursday, reported the Manchester Evening News .

It read: "We can sadly confirm that a man has died following a collision on the East Lancashire Road, in St Helens, on Sunday 6 September.

"Just before 9pm we received a report of a collision involving a Lexmoto motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with multiple injuries.

"Harry Douglas, 19, from Liverpool, tragically died on Thursday 10 September. Our condolences and thoughts are with Harry's family and friends."