Cumbrian motorcyclist killed in A595 crash
Last updated at 11:39, Wednesday, 05 September 2012
A man died after a motorbike and car crashed near Egremont.
Stephen Sharp, 52, from Millom, died at the scene at the Blackbeck Inn after his bike collided with a car from the Manchester area at 7.40pm last night.
The driver was taken to hospital in Whitehaven with serious injuries.
Mr Sharp's family paid tribute to a man who was 'the life and soul of the party.' They said he would be sadly missed, particularly by his daughter and extensive friends around the county.
Witnesses are asked to contact police on 101.
Full story in tonight's News & Star
First published at 08:53, Wednesday, 05 September 2012
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