Love Island's Kem Cetinay 'devastated' after his Mercedes is involved in shock crash leaving motorcyclist dead | The Sun
LOVE Island star Kem Cetinay has been involved in a shock car crash near his home in Essex which left a motorcyclist dead.
The 26-year-old reality TV personality was driving near Hornchurch when a biker is understood to have crashed into his Mercedes G-Wagon 4×4.
Paramedics fought to save the motorcyclist, but he tragically died in the accident.
Kem escaped unharmed but is in shock from the ordeal and has been left "devastated" according to friends.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police read: "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.
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"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."
A statement released by Kem's representative said: "Kem was this morning (Thursday) 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.
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"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."
The reality TV star shot to fame in 2017 on the third series of Love Island after he coupled up with Amber Davies.
The pair had an on and off coupling for a few weeks before they made their relationship official and went on to win the show.
During the final tense few minutes – Kem had the option of keeping the £50k to himself, but he shared it with Amber.
However after leaving the villa, the pair split after just 132 days of dating.
Kem became a firm favourite in the villa thanks to his close friendship with fellow islander Chris Hughes.
Since the show, Kem has appeared on Dancing on Ice, This Morning, Celebrity Hunted and Celebrity Masterchef.
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Kem has also made an appearance at Soccer Aid 2022 this summer.
Before finding fame, he was a hairdresser to some interesting celebrity clients, reportedly cutting Calum Best's hair as well as that of the Towie lads.
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