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Lydia Stephens

Family pay tribute to 'ray of sunshine' dad killed in motorbike crash

The family of a man who died in a collision involving a car and motorbike have described him as a "ray of sunshine" and a "wonderful husband, son, father and brother."

Andy Thomas, 54, from Summerhill in Wrexham, died following the collision on the A494 at Glanrafon on Saturday afternoon. North Wales Police were called to the area at 2.43pm following the crash involving a white Volvo XC60 and a Honda CBR motorbike.

The police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam to come forward as any evidence could help with their investigation. Officers from the Roads Policing Unit attended alongside the Welsh Ambulance Service, Helimed and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and the road was closed for some time.

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Andy’s family have issued the following tribute: "Andy Thomas was a wonderful husband, son, father and brother who was tremendously loved by many, many people. He was a huge motorbike enthusiast who lived his life to the full, making the most of every day possible. He was an absolute ray of sunshine, who put others before himself at all times and devoted his life to his family."

PC Dylan Smith from the force Roads Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts are with Andy’s family at this tragic time."

Anyone with any information or who saw the vehicles prior to the collision are encouraged to contact the force. Additionally anyone with dashcam footage should also get in touch via the online chat here, or on 101, quoting reference A098568.

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