A celebrity bodyguard who protected stars including Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé has died following a devastating motorcycle crash in the United Kingdom.
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Mason Haynes was 52 years old.
He died at the scene after a four-vehicle collision in Hampshire on July 4, involving two motorcycles and two cars.
Another person suffered serious injuries in the crash.
Celebrity Bodyguard Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Police arrested two drivers in connection with the collision before later releasing them under investigation.
Following Haynes' death, family and friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral costs and ease the financial burden on his loved ones.
Within 48 hours, the fundraiser had raised more than $8,000 toward its nearly $25,000 goal.
"Two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday, Mason's life was taken far too soon in a tragic road traffic accident," the fundraiser reads.
"He leaves behind his devoted wife Fay, his daughter Brooke, his son Noah, a loving family, and an extraordinary circle of friends spread across the world."
"Since his passing, hundreds of messages have poured in from people whose lives Mason changed."
Tributes Pour in for Security Veteran
Haynes' employer, Trojan Security UK, also paid tribute in a heartfelt social media post.
"We would like to pay homage to an absolute legend in the Close Protection game. Big Mason. Gone too soon," the company wrote.
"Rest easy and fly high Brother."
Standing 6 feet 10 inches tall, Haynes previously said he first entered the security industry in his twenties to help fund his education.
He later joined Scorpion Security full-time, working at London's Café de Paris and several other high-profile venues.
The role introduced him to a number of celebrity clients, many of whom later hired him as their personal bodyguard.
Among his earliest clients were members of the Kardashian family, including Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kanye West.
Over the years, Haynes also worked with Lewis Hamilton, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, David Beckham, and Sabrina Carpenter.
In 2022, he joined the security team for ABBA during the legendary group's reunion.
