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Family Tribute and Police Appeal After 17-Year-Old Luke Payne Dies in Gaddesden Row Crash

Herts Police continue the Op Fulham inquiry, seeking dashcam footage from drivers.

Overview

  • Luke Payne, 17, from Amersham, died after coming off his motorbike in Gaddesden Row on January 16, 2026.
  • Detective Constable Lotty Lewis of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit is appealing for witnesses and dashcam uploads, with information to be submitted quoting Op Fulham.
  • Luke’s family issued a tribute describing him as warm-hearted, helpful and inquisitive, and they have asked for privacy.
  • The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, at Chilterns Crematorium, followed by a celebration of life at The Black Horse in Rickmansworth, with RSVPs requested.
  • Bucks Free Press has opened a moderated online book of condolence for the public to leave tributes.