Teenage darts star named as victim of Doncaster road crash as tributes paid
A teenage darts star and keen Doncaster Rovers fan has been named as the victim of an horrific road smash which saw a car plough into a tree and also left the driver in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Friends and family have been paying tribute to 18-year-old Keigan Vickerage, who died at the scene of the crash in Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Keigan was a rising star of the local darts scene, representing The Wheatsheaf and was also a keen Rovers supporter.
One friend wrote: “Another soul taken well before their time.
"You were a great lad, a good friend, an excellent darts player and an all round genuine nice guy.
"You will be missed more than words can ever express. Thoughts, prayers, love and condolences go out to all of the family.
“I will miss you on the oche, miss our laughs at The Sheaf. Rest peacefully my friend. Till we meet again.”
Another tribute said: “God really does only ever take the best The most loving, caring boy not a bad bone about him I will never ever forget our childhood memories.
“Forever 18 – fly high Keigan. You will be loved and missed forever! Throw them darts up there for us.”
Another shared: “Go fly free and play all the sports in heaven - you will be sadly missed.”
Police are now appealing for witnesses, footage and information.
At 12:05am yesterday (Wednesday 8 of April) officers were called to the scene and a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It is reported that an orange Seat Leon was involved in a collision with a tree just after the junction with Langdale Road.
"Officers, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and the Ambulance Service attended the scene.
"Sadly, despite their best efforts, an 18-year-old man sadly died at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
"The driver, a 25-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries where he remains at this time. A second passenger, a 21-year-old man, was treated for minor injuries.
"If you witnessed the collision or believe you may have seen the vehicle matching the description in the area please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 2 of 8 of April 2026.”