Watch: Doncaster Rovers fans in emotional minute's applause after death of teen Keigan Vickerage
This is the moment fans of Doncaster Rovers paid an emotional tribute following the death of 18-year-old Keigan Vickerage.
Keigan, who died at the scene of a crash in Carcroft in the early hours of April 8, was a lifelong Rovers supporter and a rising star on the darts scene in Doncaster. Fans of both Doncaster Rovers and Reading paid an emotional tribute with a minute's applause in the 18th minute of Saturday's League One fixture at the Eco-Power Stadium.
Friends and family have been paying tribute to Keigan, who represented The Wheatsheaf at darts.
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.”
Social media has been inundated with other tributes to Keigan.
* Police are now appealing for witnesses, footage and information after being called to the scene at 12.05am on April 8.
“It is reported that an orange Seat Leon was involved in a collision with a tree just after the junction with Langdale Road,” an SYP spokesperson said. "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.”