Celebrity bodyguard Mason Haynes, known for his work with high-profile individuals including the Kardashian family and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, July 4. He was 52. Another person was seriously injured in the incident.
Hampshire Police reported that the crash involved two Harley-Davidson motorbikes, a BMW X3, and an LDV Maxus motorhome. The driver of the BMW was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving and drug driving. The driver of the motorhome was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving. Both drivers have since been released under investigation.
Haynes, who would have turned 53 two days after the crash, had a 22-year career in the security industry. He is survived by his wife, Fay, 52, their daughter, Brooke, 18, and his son, Noah, 25, from a previous relationship. His career saw him travel to 115 countries and work with numerous notable clients, including Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, David Beckham, Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie Puth, and ABBA. He also appeared on the reality show TOWIE in 2014.
Haynes began his security career in pubs and clubs before moving into close protection. He spoke of his motivation for becoming a bodyguard, citing years of severe bullying as a child that led to hospitalization. In 2020, he founded Bodyguards Against Bullying, an organization aimed at connecting bullying victims with professionals for self-defense training and confidence-building.
During his work with Kim Kardashian, Haynes was present in Paris in October 2016 when armed assailants disguised as police officers robbed her apartment, stealing millions of dollars worth of jewelry. Haynes described the incident as a result of "unfortunate circumstances."
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Haynes. Trojan Security UK referred to him as "an absolute legend in the Close Protection game." A GoFundMe page has been established to support his family during this difficult time, aiming to cover funeral expenses and immediate financial pressures.
