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Charlotte Everett

Kem Cetinay breaks his social media silence after horror car crash killed biker dad, 28

Kem Cetinay has broken his social media silence after being involved in a fatal crash that killed a father.

The former Love Islander posted to his Instagram story after a couple weeks of silence following the horror smash which saw the motorcyclist crashed into his Mercedes G-wagon in a head on collision in Essex.

Kem has been noticeably absent from his social media pages after Tommy Griggs, 28, tragically died in the crash.

After the collision, a representative for the reality TV star has confirmed he was assisting the police and was uninjured bar suffering shock.

On Thursday Kem took to his Instagram stories where he posted a selfie alongside a child as they both smiled for the camera.

He wrote: "Gym sesh with my little mate."

The 26-year-old was wearing a black Puma T-shirt with his hair pushed back from his face for the gym session.

READ MORE: Dad, 28, who died in motorbike crash with Kem Cetinay's car named as family pay tribute

Kem posted on his Instagram and broke his social media silence after the crash (Kem Cetinay/Instagram)
Kem has reportedly been in 'shock' after the accident (Andrew H Walker/REX/Shutterstock)

It has been reported that a shaken Kem has been staying with friends following the incident.

A source told the 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."

Kem's dad Niyaz described the crash as 'tragic'. He said: "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."

Tributes have poured in for the man who died in the crash (Instagram)

It's thought that Kem passed a breath test after stopping at the scene and provided officers with a statement.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police told the Mirror: "Police were called at 11:32hrs on Thursday, 4 August to reports of a collision at 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 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 crime scene and road closures remain in place."

Tributes have poured in for the dad-of-one as the mother of his child shared sweet photos of the family alongside a message on Facebook.

The crash happened two weeks ago (ITV)

She said: "The last 4 years haven't been the easiest but you gave me the best gift anyone could ever have given me.

"She loves you so much Tommy and I'm going to tell her about you every single day and I'll make sure she makes you so proud!"

She added: "You have my heart Thomas Roy Griggs. May you rest in eternal peace."

While another friend wrote: "This is for u my brother from another, we all miss u tom, it don't even feel real, one love my bro and rest easy. Love u my brother forever and always."

Kem's representatives have been contacted for comment.

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