Dad Chris Bailey tragically killed in crash after leaving tribute to boy who died of motor neurone disease

A dad was tragically killed in a crash - just moments after leaving a moving tribute to a young boy who passed away due to motor neurone disease (MND). Chris Bailey was going home after attending the funeral of 14-year-old Kyle Sieniawski, who died last month at just 14.

Kyle, who was the youngest person in the UK to be diagnosed with the terminal illness, was honoured with a motorcycle procession as he was laid to rest - with Chris taking part. As dad-of-one Mr Bailey made his way back to his Hay-on-Wye home on Friday (December 19), alongside friends from the Valley Commandos Motorcycle Club Powys, he crashed on the A438.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash, between Glasbury and Clyro, involved Mr Bailey's Yamaha motorcycle, as well as a black Mini Countryman Cooper and a black Volkswagen Polo at around 4.48pm. No one else was injured.

Motorcycle club colleague Paul Borrington was among those who paid tribute to Mr Bailey, saying: "To say I'm humbled with the response from others who he's met during his short period in life and the MC world really shows how much people thought and respected him and for what he gave.

"I have no words for how humbled I feel at being part of this great man's life and helping and seeing him achieving his dreams. Ride Free, Ride Hard Brother. Thank you for sharing some of your time here with me Brother."

And Kyle's family, themselves grieving their loss, paid an emotional tribute to Mr Bailey, adding: "We're absolutely devastated to hear that one of the bikers tragically lost his life whilst travelling home from Kyle's funeral. Chris Bailey was a valued member of the Powys Chapter Valley Commandos and to lose his life after doing such an amazing gesture is just cruel beyond words.

"Our hearts are breaking for his family, and Christmas is just days away. Life can be so cruel. We're thinking of all his family, friends, and also his comrades at the Valley Commandos. Heaven has gained another angel way too soon."

A JustGiving page set up by friend Dominic Cross to “help Chris' two wonderful children and his family through this tough time” has already raised more than £15,000. A tribute on the page reads: “Chris was a loved and much-respected member of the Valley Commandos MC Powys chapter.

“Chris leaves behind two children, including two-year-old Ivor, whom he was doing his very best to bring up in tough circumstances, having lost Ivor's mum when Ivor was only a few weeks old. We want to provide a financial cushion for Chris's family at this incredibly challenging time, so your support is very much appreciated.”

Witnesses to the crash are now being sought by police, with a spokesperson calling on anyone with information to get in touch.

"Sadly, the rider of the motorbike died at the scene. No other injuries were reported," they said. "Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who was driving along this stretch of road at the time, or who might have dashcam footage of any of the vehicles involved."

The tragic news came after roads in Kyle's home town of Pontypridd, South Wales, were packed with bikes taking part in the two-wheeled tribute. After suffering problems with his left arm in March 2023, Kyle underwent a series of tests before being diagnosed with MND in January. He passed away just 10 months later.

His family paid tribute to a "beautiful boy" who fought "with all his strength". "We'll miss you so very much buddy and we love you more than words can ever say," they said. "We can already picture you up there challenging your two nans and grandad to a game of Connect 4 and making them smile, just as you made us smile a million times before. We'll think of you every single day, beautiful boy."