**Pembrokeshire DJ Fighting for Life After Quad Bike Accident in Zante**
A Pembrokeshire man is in a medically induced coma after a serious quad bike accident on the Greek island of Zante, where he had been working as a DJ for the summer. Kai Roberts, just 24, had recently embarked on an “amazing” opportunity as a resident DJ at the popular Ikon club, performing alongside notable artists in the busy party destination.
The incident occurred last Sunday afternoon, suddenly shattering what was meant to be an exhilarating summer abroad. Kai, who also works full-time at a Welsh dairy factory, travelled to Zante earlier in June, determined to make the most of a dream job. The accident, which happened around 5pm, saw the quad bike—carrying Kai and a friend—collide with a wall. While his friend sustained only minor cuts and bruises, Kai’s injuries proved devastating.
His girlfriend, Kya Gillane-Heywood, who accompanied him on the trip, has spoken candidly from Greece about the chaos and uncertainty now facing the couple and their friends. “It is horrible,” she told the press, describing a deep sense of shock. “It is weird because we are all still in shock so it doesn’t feel real but at the same time it is just crazy because it is so real if that makes any sense? I don’t know how to describe it.”
Kya recounted the distress as she learned of the accident from a friend, having been temporarily out of contact. “One of the girls found out and came to tell me because I didn’t have my phone. I rang the other person who was with Kai to see what was happening. At first, they didn’t think it was that severe,” she explained. However, after a CT scan at hospital revealed a bleed on his brain, the gravity of the situation became all too clear.
After initial treatment at a local medical centre, Kai was swiftly transferred to a larger hospital on the Greek mainland, where he was placed in an induced coma under the supervision of specialist neurosurgeons. As of the most recent updates, Kai remains in a critical but stable condition, with his family having flown out to Greece to be by his side during these anxious days.
Uncertainty now surrounds not just Kai’s health, but also his and his family’s financial situation. With medical costs abroad mounting and doubts regarding insurance coverage, Kya has set up a fundraising initiative, which has already drawn in over £5,000. “Kai has a lot of friends everywhere because he is an amazing person and everyone loves him,” Kya shared. “We are not sure if the insurance will cover him, and so the cost to his family coming out to be with him is a worry. Potentially there will be significant medical costs as well, especially because when he does recover, which hopefully he will, he will not be able to work for some time. This will support him and his family through that.”
Local support for Kai has also been voiced by colleagues and friends back in Wales. Toby Ellis, station manager at Pure West Radio, where Kai hosts a regular house music programme, described the past 24 hours as “incredibly difficult.” He announced a fundraising club night in Kai’s honour, set to bring together local nightclubs in an unprecedented show of community support.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Pembrokeshire DJ scene, reminding many of the hazards young Britons can face when working or holidaying overseas. Friends and well-wishers have continued to flood social media and the fundraising campaign with messages of goodwill and offers of support.
As the situation continues to evolve, Kai’s loved ones—and the wider music community—wait anxiously for signs of progress. Many hope that, in the weeks to come, the talented young DJ will begin a journey to recovery, spurred on by the groundswell of support from home and abroad.
For those wishing to contribute or follow Kai’s journey, details of the GoFundMe fundraising page and updates can be found on social media. As the summer season continues, the incident has already brought attention to the realities facing British workers on overseas contracts and the importance of community networks in times of crisis.