The heartbroken parents of a British father killed in a quad bike crash on holiday have warned others not to use “dangerous” vehicles.
Matthew Steward, 26, tragically died in the early hours of May 14 along with his friend Cory Dove after the quad bike they had hired on holiday crashed into another motorbike in Turkey.
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Matthew Steward, 26, tragically died in the early hours of May 14 after a quad bike accident while on holiday with his son RomanCredit: PA
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The last picture of Mathew taken on the plane to TurkeyCredit: PA
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Matthew was on holiday with his partner of 24 years Dannielle Rose at the time of the fatal accident Credit: PA
His loving parents, Lisa and Gavin Steward, said the bikes were “not worth it” after the ordeal they had been through in recent weeks.
They are now pleading with other families to avoid quad bikes when they go abroad because “no one needs this pain”.
Lisa said: “Families out there need to understand that quad biking is classed as an extreme sport, so you are not insured. These quad bikes are dangerous.
“Don’t lash out at them, nobody needs this heartache. It’s not worth it.”
Matthew was on holiday with his 24-year-old partner Dannielle Rose and her six-year-old daughter Ruby and their three-year-old son Roman.
The trip was a Christmas present from Dannielle’s parents.
His family described the weeks after his death as “absolute hell”.
Mother Lisa told PA Real Life: “Dannielle can’t go home at the moment, it’s very difficult for her to go home and we’re heartbroken, absolutely heartbroken. Absolutely devastated.”
Matthew was described as a charitable, outgoing, caring and shy man who worked at a local electrical company in Essex.
He was also known as a great family man who regularly spent his days at the beach with his children.
On the night of the accident, Matthew was out with his motorcycle friend Cory who was also killed.
Dannielle said: “Around midnight, these ladies came and knocked on the door and just told me there had been an accident, they were both dead.
“The Jet2 representative said: ‘You have to come with me now to identify the bodies, you have to get dressed’.”
Dannielle’s parents rushed to comfort their daughter and young children before Matthew’s parents followed.
Matthew’s family have since been demanding answers after claiming they were “lied to” over his death.
They say they were given incorrect information about Matthew’s death, including where the accident actually happened.
Autopsies into the deaths of Matthew Steward and Cory Dove found they died of “multiple traumatic injuries” after colliding with a “hotel bus”.
A full investigative hearing is scheduled to take place in February 2025.
Since returning to the UK, Lisa and Gavin have launched a fundraising campaign to cover all legal and other costs, including the purchase of a headstone.
They also want to hire a lawyer to investigate the death.
The fundraising page reads: “We would greatly appreciate anyone who can contribute to this at this heartbreaking time for me and my family.
“Thank you for your support.”
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Matthew with the kids in his life Credits: PA
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Dannielle was forced to identify Matthew’s body during their family vacationCredit: PA
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