A TEENAGER has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 14-year-old Layton Cashmore in a crash in Southampton. 

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, admitted causing death by dangerous driving today. 

Layton Cashmore from Hedge End was killed in the incident on Hill Lane at its junction with Warwick Road on July 18, 2022.

He had been a pillion passenger on a Suzuki motorbike which was involved in the crash with a VW Golf at around 5.18pm. 

Appearing at Southampton Crown Court today, the boy spoke only to confirm his name. 

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He has been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on June 23.

The road was closed after the crash with a large cordon set up around the site. 

Layton was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries. 

Flowers were left at the scene with his family later saying he had the "biggest heart".

They added: "As a family we cannot put into words how much this hurts.

“Layton truly is one of a kind, with the biggest heart, he left a mark on anyone who had the privilege to meet him. 

“As a family we will never be the same.”

Defending, Berenice Mulvanny, told the court that her client has an "unfortunate history of offending".

The case was adjourned for a further report from the youth offending team.