Love Island’s Kem Cetinay returns to social media after tragic crash that killed motorcyclist

Kem Cetinay has returned to social media on Thursday after he was involved in a tragic crash that killed a motorcyclist in Essex two weeks ago.

Tommy Griggs, 28, was killed when his motorbike collided with the former Love Island star’s Mercedes G Wagon in a fatal smash on August 5.

Reality star Kem, 26, who was left ‘shaken up’ following the incident, has been noticeably absent from social media since the horrific accident.

Taking to Instagram in a post to his Story, Kem smiled sweetly next to a young child and penned: ‘Gym sesh with my little mate.’

The reality TV star was seen wearing a black Puma T-shirt as he pushed his hair back from his face for the workout.

Kem is said to have been left ‘traumatised’ after the fatal crash with a motorcyclist ‘who overtook and ended up on the wrong side of the road before the 60mph smash’.

An aide told MailOnline: ‘It has been tough for him. Kem is very sad that somebody lost their life in an accident with him.

‘He was driving to a bank and then to his restaurant when his Mercedes G wagon was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist.

‘Kem has been staying with friends since it happened on Thursday and is in a state of shock.’

His father Niyazi told MailOnline today: ‘Kem is so upset and in shock by this. It is even more sad that we know now the motorcyclist had a baby daughter. It is so tragic.’

MailOnline understands Kem passed a breath test after stopping at the scene and has provided officers with a full statement.

Paramedics fought to save the motorcyclist, but he tragically died in the accident. Photos from the scene of the collision show Kem’s smashed in G-Wagon behind police tape, and the damaged motorcycle lying on the pavement.

Witnesses said that the motorcyclist was overtaking cars while driving up Shepherds Hill in Romford as the TV star drove down.

‘I feel for him. He watched someone die in front of his eyes,’ one witness told The Sun. ‘The driver of the motorbike flew about 20ft into the air before landing on the road.’

They said ‘about six witnesses’ saw the crash, with the motorcyclist overtaking the cars when he ‘smashed head-on into Kem’s car at about 60mph on a 30mph road’.

Kem, who won Love Island in 2017, escaped unharmed but is in shock from the ordeal and has been left ‘traumatised’, say pals.

A witness who saw the aftermath of the crash told MailOnline: ‘Kem was clearly upset and distraught by what happened. He was pacing up and down. He was on the phone and talking to two women at the side of the road. He seemed to be in shock.’

It happened more than 700 metres from Kem’s restaurant, Array, which he opened last July.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Kem is devastated about what’s happened. He’s a sensible driver; no one could have foreseen this tragic accident happening.

‘There has been no wrongdoing on Kem’s side, he’s not at fault, and is being treated by police as a witness.

‘He’s still dealing with the shock alongside close friends and his family.’

A statement from the Metropolitan Police confirmed: ‘Police were called at 11:32hrs on Thursday, 4 August to reports of a collision at Shepherds Hill, Romford.

‘Police and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended. At the scene a car had been in collision with a motorcycle.

‘Despite the efforts of medics, the male motorcyclist [no further details] was sadly pronounced dead at the scene at 12:04. Enquiries are underway to notify next of kin.

‘The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. He was not arrested.’

A statement released by Kem’s representative said: ‘Kem was this morning involved in a road traffic accident close to his home in the Brentwood area at approximately 11.30am.

‘Tragically, a motorcyclist died in the collision. Kem has been assisting the police and is being treated purely as a witness to the incident.

‘Kem will be making no further comment on this matter aside to offer his deepest condolences, prayers and sympathies to the motorcyclist’s family and friends.’

In 2017, Kem won Love Island with former girlfriend Amber Davies, 25, scooping the £50,000 cash prize.

The pair split four months after being crowned champions but have remained friends.

Following his popularity on the ITV2 show, Kem and former co-star Chris Hughes, 29, starred in spin off series Straight Outta Love Island and released single ‘Little Bit Leave It.’

Kem has since worked for ITV’s This Morning as their entertainment presenter and starred in 2018’s Dancing On Ice.

Last July, he opened Essex restaurant Array, which has proven a favourite among his reality TV friends and 2.6million fanbase.

The former barber is an advocate for mental health and has spoken out since winning Love Island about suffering from anxiety and depression throughout his childhood.

He has previously worked as an ambassador for suicide prevention charity CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably), and became Childline’s first mental health campaigner in 2019.