Aiden Cotton, 19, tragically passed away at a go-karting centre in Stoke-on-Trent, prompting an outpouring of tributes and a fundraiser.
Stoke-on-Trent: A tragic accident occurred at a go-karting centre. Aiden Cotton, just 19, sadly died on January 31. He fell ill at TeamSport Go Karting around 8:15 PM.
Emergency services responded quickly, but they couldn’t save him. Aiden was pronounced dead at the scene.
A fundraiser has started to help his family with funeral costs. His cousin, Kelly Cotton, shared how kind and hardworking Aiden was.
Kelly described him as outgoing and always willing to help others. His family and friends are heartbroken over his loss.
Aiden loved cars and enjoyed weekends with friends and family. The family is struggling to cope with the devastating news.
Kelly confirmed there was no go-kart collision. His death is believed to be due to a medical episode. Investigations are ongoing.
The GoFundMe page has raised £7,880 of the £9,000 goal. It shares the tragic news of Aiden’s passing and asks for donations to help his family.
Staffordshire Police stated the death is not suspicious. The coroner has been notified, and a file will be prepared.
A police spokesperson said they were called to the go-karting venue for a cardiac arrest. Paramedics found Aiden unresponsive and could not save him.
To support the fundraiser, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-aiden-cotton.
