Family pay tribute to teen killed in Roborough on Valentine's Day

The family of a 19-year-old who died following a fatal road collision on the A386 between Plymouth and Yelverton on Friday, 14 February, have paid tribute to him.

Officers were called to the Roborough area at around 11.55am following reports of a collision involving a black Yamaha MT 125 motorcycle and a red Manitou Telehandler.

Sadly, 19-year-old Harvey Nye, from Plymouth, died at the scene.

Harvey’s family said: “Harvey Nye, aged 19 years of age, sadly lost his life in a road traffic collision.

“He was a kind, caring, loving young man who loved life.

“He loved his family and friends as much as he loved his bikes. He made an impact of laughter on everyone he met.

“He passed away riding his favourite MT125cc.

“As a family we are extremely devastated and will never come to terms with what's happened.”

Harvey’s family have asked for privacy and speculation around events to be kept to a minimum.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed. 

Officers are appealing for any witnesses that have not already spoken to them, but who may have seen the collision, or have dash camera footage, to contact police via our website, or by calling 101, quoting log 288 of 14 February.