British tourist, 27, dies in best pal’s arms after scooter crash on his ‘first holiday abroad’ in Turkey

A BRIT has reportedly died in his best pal’s arms after a horror scooter crash on his first holiday abroad in Turkey. Kyle Barrow was travelling from the beachside town Side in the tourist hotpot Antalya region when he smashed into a palm tree. Sociial MediaBrit tourist Kyle Barrow has died on holiday in Turkey[/caption] Sociial MediaFriends said it was his first trip abroad as they posted loving tributes[/caption] CENThe tragedy happened after he reportedly crashed into a palm tree[/caption] The 27-year-old man lost control of the vehicle when he was crossing a busy intersection in the southern Turkish coastal town, local media said. Pictures showed the scooter on the ground destroyed next to the tree on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard. Emergency services were called to the scene and the Brit was rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries but later died. Turkish media said Barrow lost control of the vehicle while crossing an intersection on the boulevard and subsequently hit a palm tree on the median strip. Barrow’s pal Tom Carr has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for the “much loved” Brit’s family. The tribute read: “Kyle Barrow, also known as Keezy, was a well known character by everyone that knew him and came into contact with. “Unfortunately, upon going on holiday for the first time abroad, Kyle had been involved in a tragic accident involving him and a truck. “Kyle unfortunately lost his life, his family and friends now go into grieving in what is only the beginning of a long painful process, we ask that you keep your chin up in these trying times as he would have wanted everyone to be happy regardless. “He affected everyones lives in different ways and will be missed by many.” CENBarrow was 27[/caption] THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.