HOLS TRAGEDY
Brit dad, 26, & pal die in quad bike crash on Turkey holiday as his family warn others not to use ‘dangerous’ vehicles
Matthew's family have been searching for answers since their son's tragic death
HEARTBROKEN parents of a Brit dad who died in a quad bike accident on holiday have warned others against using the "dangerous" vehicles.
Matthew Steward, 26, tragically died in the early hours of May 14 alongside his pal Cory Dove after a quad bike they had hired on holiday crashed into another motor in Turkey.
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His loving parents, Lisa and Gavin Steward, said the bikes are "not worth it" after the torment they have been through in recent weeks.
They are now pleading with other families to avoid quad bikes when they go abroad as “no one needs this heartache”.
Lisa said: “Families out there need to realise quad biking is classed as an extreme sport, so you’re not insured. These quad bikes are dangerous.
"Don’t go on them, no one needs this heartache. It’s not worth it.”
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Matthew was on holiday with his 24-year-old partner Dannielle Rose and her daughter Ruby, six, as well as their son Roman, three.
The trip was a Christmas present from Dannielle's parents.
His family have described the weeks after his death as "absolute hell".
Mother Lisa told PA Real Life: ““Dannielle can’t go home at the moment, she’s finding it very difficult to go home, and we’re just heartbroken, absolutely heartbroken. Absolutely devastated."
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Matthew was described as a charitable, outdoorsy, caring and shy man who worked at a local electrical manufacturing company in Essex.
He was also known as a big family man who would regularly spend days at the beach with his children.
On the night of the crash, Matthew had gone out with his pal Cory on the bikes who also died.
Dannielle said: “Around midnight, these ladies came and knocked on the door and just told me that there had been an accident, they’re both dead.
"The Jet2 rep said: ‘I need you to come with me now to identify the bodies, you need to get dressed’."
Dannielle's parents rushed out to comfort their daughter and the young children before being followed by Matthew's parents.
Matthew’s family have been searching for answers ever since after claiming they have been “lied to” over his death.
They say they have been given incorrect information around Matthew's death including where the crash actually happened.
A post-mortem into the deaths of Matthew Steward and Cory Dove found that they died of "multiple traumatic injuries" after colliding with a "hotel bus".
A full inquest hearing is due to be held in February 2025.
Since returning to the UK, Lisa and Gavin have set up a fundraiser to cover any legal costs and other expenses including buying a headstone.
They are also looking to hire a solicitor to look into the death.
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The reads: "We will be much appreciated to anyone who can contribute towards this at this heartbreaking time for me and my family.
"Thank you for your support."
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