Love Island star Kem Cetinay was involved in a fatal crash in Essex on Thursday morning that tragically killed a motorcyclist.
The 26-year-old, who shot to fame after winning the hit dating show back in 2017 alongside Amber Davies, escaped unharmed from the crash but is said to be “shaken up”.
A source told MailOnline: “Kem is devastated about what’s happened. He’s a sensible driver; no one could have foreseen this tragic accident happening.”
“There has been no wrongdoing on Kem’s side, he’s not at fault, and is being treated by police as a witness. He’s still dealing with the shock alongside close friends and his family,” the insider added.
A rep for Kem confirmed: “Kem was this morning involved in a road traffic accident close to his home in the Brentwood area at approximately 11.30am.”
“Tragically, a motorcyclist died in the collision. Kem has been assisting the police and is being treated purely as a witness to the incident.”
“Kem will be making no further comment on this matter aside to offer his deepest condolences, prayers and sympathies to the motorcyclist’s family and friends.”
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A statement from the Metropolitan Police confirmed: “Police were called at 11:32hrs on Thursday, 4 August to reports of a collision at Shepherds Hill, Romford.”
“Police and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended. At the scene a car had been in collision with a motorcycle. Despite the efforts of medics, the male motorcyclist [no further details] was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04.”
“Enquiries are underway to notify next of kin. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. He was not arrested.”
