Sunderland residents have paid their respects to a young man who tragically died following a crash in the city on Easter Monday.
The 32-year-old motorbike rider sadly died in hospital after his off-road bike and a Suzuki Swift car collided at the junction of St Luke’s Terrace, East Moor Road and Midmoor Road in Pallion at around 9.35pm on April 18. The man and a 15-year-old boy, who was a passenger on the motorbike, were treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.
However, police confirmed on April 21 that the 32-year-old man had tragically died from his injuries. A number of colourful flowers and balloons have been left on Midmoor Road, close to where the incident took place, in the days following his death as the community pays tribute to the much-loved man.
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A poem attached to a lamppost reads: "I wish I could see you one more time. Come walking through the door. But I know that is impossible and I will hear your voice no more."
Police have confirmed that the driver of the black Suzuki Swift stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their ongoing investigation.
Shortly after the incident Northumbria Police Sergeant Steve Armstrong, said: “Any death on our roads is an absolute tragedy and our thoughts go out to the man’s loved ones. Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident are very much ongoing and I would like to thank those who have come forward with information since our public appeal.
"If you witnessed this collision, or were in the area around that time on Monday and saw a black Suzuki Swift or an off-road bike travelling, we still want to hear from you.
"Please also check any dashcam footage – your information could give the man’s family the answers they deserve."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220418-1088. Alternatively you can email 512@northumbria.police.uk.
