This is the first picture of the tragic motorcyclist who died after his bike crashed into Love Island star Kem Cetinay’s car.
Tommy Griggs, 28, was killed yesterday when his bike was involved in a crash involving the star’s Mercedes G Wagon.
Today, his partner paid a touching tribute to the father of her little daughter, who celebrated her first birthday a few days ago.
Amba Davies said: “The last 4 years have not been the easiest but you have given me the best gift anyone could have ever given me.
“She loves you so much Tommy and I will tell her about you every day and make sure she makes you so proud!”
She added on Facebook: “You have my heart Thomas Roy Griggs. May you rest in eternal peace ❤️’.
Tribute: Tommy Griggs, 28, was killed yesterday when his bike was involved in a crash involving the star’s Mercedes G Wagon. Today his partner, pictured with Tommy, the father of their baby daughter, who celebrated her first birthday just days ago, paid a touching tribute
Crash: Kem was “shaken up” after his Mercedes G-Wagon collided with Tommy’s motorbike in Romford, Essex on Thursday morning
Damage: Photos from the scene of the accident show the damaged motorcycle on the sidewalk
Kem is said to have been “traumatized” after the fatal collision with a motorcyclist “who overtook and ended up on the wrong side of the road before the 60-mile dash.
The 26-year-old reality TV star is said to have been “shaken up” after his Mercedes G-Wagon collided with a motorbike in Romford, Essex on Thursday morning.
Paramedics struggled to save the motorcyclist, but he tragically died in the accident. Photos from the scene of the accident show Kem’s smashed G-Wagen behind police tape and the damaged motorcycle lying on the sidewalk.
Witnesses said the motorcyclist was passing cars as he drove up Shepherds Hill in Romford as the TV star drove down.
“I feel for him. He was watching someone die before his eyes,” a witness told The Sun. “The rider of the motorcycle flew about 20 feet in the air before landing on the road.”
Shock: Kem escaped the crash unharmed but is in shock and traumatized
They said “about six witnesses” saw the crash as the motorcyclist overtook the cars when he “slammed head-on into Kem’s car on a 30-mile road at about 60 mph.”
Kem, who won Love Island in 2017, escaped unharmed but is in shock from the ordeal and has been “traumatized,” friends say.
A witness who saw the aftermath of the crash told Web: “Kem was clearly upset and disturbed by what happened. He paced. He phoned and spoke to two women on the side of the road. He seemed to be in shock.’
It happened more than 700 meters from Kem’s Restaurant Array, which he opened last July.
A source told Web: “Kem is devastated by what happened. He’s a sensible driver; No one could have foreseen this tragic accident.
“There was no wrongdoing on Kem’s side, he is not at fault and is being treated as a witness by the police.
“He’s still dealing with the shock along with close friends and family.”
A statement from the Metropolitan Police confirmed: “Police were called at 11:32am on Thursday 4 August to receive reports of a collision at Shepherds Hill, Romford.
‘Police and London Ambulance [LAS] took part. A car collided with a motorcycle at the scene.
‘Despite the efforts of paramedics, the male motorcyclist [no further details] was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04 p.m. An investigation is underway to notify relatives.
“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting the police in their investigation. He was not arrested.’
A statement released by Kem’s representative said: “Kem was involved in a traffic accident near his home in the Brentwood area around 11.30am this morning.
Past reality: Essex star Kem won Love Island in 2017 with former girlfriend Amber Davies and scooped the £50,000 cash prize (pictured June 2017)
Motorcycle: Paramedics struggled to save the motorcyclist but he tragically died in the accident (motorcycle pictured)
Scene: Kem’s G-Wagen was seen at the scene after the collision with police officers and a patrol car, in which a motorcyclist died
Police: The crime scene was cordoned off by the police, officers stood guard
Devastating: A forensic investigator was seen taking photos of the crash site
Scene: A motorcyclist’s helmet was seen on the ground where the impact occurred
Debris: Pieces of the shattered parts of the bike were scattered across the street
Locked down: The road in Essex was closed by police as the investigation began
Photos obtained by Web show the ambulance arriving at the scene to fly the crash victim to hospital
Kem, who won Love Island in 2017, escaped unharmed but the G-Wagon he was driving (previously pictured) was damaged
“Tragically, a motorcyclist died in the collision. Kem assists the police and is only treated as a witness to the incident.
“Kem will have no further comment on this matter other than to offer his deepest condolences, prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of the motorcyclist.”
In 2017, Kem won Love Island with his former girlfriend Amber Davies, 25, winning the £50,000 cash prize.
The pair split four months after being crowned champions but remained friends.
Following his popularity on the ITV2 show, Kem and his former co-star Chris Hughes, 29, co-starred in the spin-off series Straight Outta Love Island and released the single ‘Little Bit Leave It’.
A police squad car was pictured at the scene of the tragic clash as the officer closed the road to allow paramedics to work
A police officer was seen talking to two witnesses at the side of the road. Kem’s representative confirmed that the motorcyclist had died
Kem has since worked as an entertainment presenter for ITV’s This Morning and starred in Dancing On Ice in 2018.
Last July he opened Array restaurant in Essex which has proved to be a favorite among his reality TV friends and 2.6million fans.
The former hairdresser is a mental health advocate and has spoken out since winning Love Island about suffering from anxiety and depression throughout his childhood.
He previously worked as an ambassador for the suicide prevention charity CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably) and became Childline’s first mental health activist in 2019.
Reality star: Kem has worked as an entertainment presenter for ITV’s This Morning and has starred in Dancing On Ice 2018 since winning the ITV2 show