Keigan Vickerage: £6,000 raised for family after teen's tragic death
£6,000 has been raised for the grieving family of a Doncaster sports star who was killed in an horrific road crash.
Keigan Vickerage, who died at the scene of a crash in Carcroft in the early hours of April 8, was a lifelong Doncaster Rovers supporter, a rising star on the darts scene in Doncaster and a keen cricketer.
A GoFundMe page has seen money pour in for his family.
Campaign organiser Adam Gascoyne said: “Keigan was an avid sports fan with his whole life ahead of him.
"At only 18 years of age his life ended suddenly in a horrific car crash.
“We’re doing what little we can to support a family in need.
"The whole family were massive sports fans and the victim himself was a very promising young darts player.
"As you can imagine the family are devastated as are our whole community.
"Keigan was a lovely young man with a heart of gold. We are trying to help his family by raising funds to ease the financial pressure thrust upon them at this sad time.”
On Saturday, fans of both Doncaster Rovers and Reading paid an emotional tribute with a minute's applause in the 18th minute of the League One fixture at the Eco-Power Stadium, as Keigan’s image was displayed on the stadium’s big screen.
His brother Bailey, who went to games home and away with Keigan, wrote on Twitter/X: "Everyone who spoke to him knew how much he loved Rovers and rarely missed a game.
"Love you bro. Won’t be the same without u stood having a pint and being stood next to u at the game but I know u will be there Saturday cheering us on up there with some of the chants that we all made together."
A 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.”
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.”