The heartbroken family of a much-loved Northumberland biker who died following a crash have paid tribute to the loving husband and father.
Steve Russell sustained serious injuries after being involving in a one-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Sheepwash Road in Ashington, near to the junction with Bothel Bank. Tragically, the 54-year-old from Guide Post died after the crash, which happened shortly before 9.55am on Friday, May 12.
It was reported that a red Honda motorcycle had been travelling northbound when – for reasons yet to be established – it collided with nearby "street furniture" on the road. Emergency services attended and found the rider, Mr Russell, had suffered life-threatening injuries and sadly passed away.
