British tourist, 27, dies after crashing scooter into a palm tree in Turkey 

Tributes have poured in for a British tourist who died after crashing into a palm tree on a motor scooter in Turkey, during what was reportedly his ‘first holiday abroad’.

Kyle Barrow, lovingly referred to as Keezy, died after he lost control of his bike in Manavgat, Antalya province, on Turkey’s southern coast.

The 27-year-old from Manchester had reportedly been travelling from the beach town of Side to Kumkoy, some 30 miles away.

Photographs show the scooter lying next to the palm tree after the crash on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard.

Medics were called to the scene and Kyle was rushed to hospital by ambulance where he later died. His heartbroken best friend claimed Kyle passed away in his arms on Wednesday.

Friends described him as a ‘legend’, ‘one in a million’ and ‘the spine of every group, the man that brought us all together’, as they revealed touching tattoo tributes remembering Kyle’s life.

Kyle Barrow (right) died after crashing into a palm tree on a motor scooter as he crossed a road at a tourist hotspot in Turkey

A 27-year-old British tourist has died after crashing into a palm tree on a motor scooter as he crossed a road at a tourist hotspot in Turkey

Photographs show the scooter lying next to the palm tree after the crash on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard

Friends described him as a ‘legend’, ‘one in a million’ and the ‘spine of every group, the man that brought us all together’, as they revealed touching tattoo tributes remembering Kyle’s life

Cal Junior and other friends Kyle had been on holiday with commemorated the young man with the dates of his birth and untimely death.

Cal asked friends and loved ones for support on GoFundMe to get Kyle back home to Oldham, and shared a heartfelt tribute to his late friend on Facebook.

‘It is with the heaviest heart imaginable that I have to tell you that Kyle was in an accident this afternoon and his life has sadly been lost.

‘We are in Turkey and I’m doing my best to understand what I need to do next but will update everyone when I can.

The tourist reportedly lost control of the vehicle while crossing an intersection on the boulevard

‘RIP my best friend for life, passed away in my arms… gone too soon… we will meet again one day boo boo… the memories will last forever.’

Another friend, Tay Nolan, shared his devastation at Kyle’s death: ‘Absolutely no words… my heart hurts so much just as I know it does for everyone else.

‘Love and support to everyone who is dealing with this right now family friends and loved ones and especially Cal Junior.

‘Keezy you were a one in a million friend… I’ve enjoyed every minute I knew you, always made me laugh even when you took the p*** out of me, I will never forget you… rest easy.’

Kyle had reportedly lost control of the vehicle while crossing an intersection on the boulevard and hit the palm tree, which was on a central reservation separating each side of the avenue.

Side is a popular tourist destination on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast.

A FCDO spokesperson said: ‘We are assisting the family of British man who died in Turkey, and are in contact with the local authorities.’