Much loved Port Talbot teen killed in horror Boxing Day motorcycle crash

South Wales Police are appealing for information regarding a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, at 1:45pm Tuesday, December 26.

15-year-old Preston Camps, from Port Talbot, died as a result of injuries in the accident.

Tributes have been paid by the friends and family of the teenager who has been described as “an incredible boy” and a “delight to be around”.

Head teacher John Felton of St Joseph’s Catholic School where Preston was a year 11 student said on his unexpected and tragic passing:

“We are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of one of our Year 11 pupils, Preston Camps.

“Preston was a wonderful pupil, incredibly polite and smiled throughout his time in St. Joseph’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre. He will be sorely missed.”

“Eternal rest grant unto Preston, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.”

Preston’s former employer, Bayview Aluminium, also paid tribute on Social Media :

“We were lucky to spend two days a week with him. The two days he was with us, were filled with smiles and happiness. We all looked forward to a Wednesday and Thursday when he was in.”

“On the last day before Christmas, Preston who was a delight to the world, brought every member of the team a Christmas card in.

“He hand-wrote each card with ‘Merry Christmas’ and said thank you for everything you taught me.”

Preston’s school is opening its chapel from 10am-2pm on Thursday and Friday for visitors to light a candle or make an entry into a condolence book.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident or prior to the collision.

Please contact us and quote reference 2300437605.

[Lead image: Bayview Aluminium]