Family pay tribute to man who died in motorcycle crash on M6

John Stanley, 76, from Bradford, died following a crash on the M6 on Sunday, April 23.

Sadly, he passed away in hospital the next day.

In a tribute, John's family said: "The sudden and unexpected loss of John has left a void in our lives that cannot be filled.

"John was one-of-a-kind.

"He was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend to all.

"A very proud Yorkshireman, but an even bigger family man who always put family first.

"John was an adventurer and couldn’t wait to put his boots and helmet on before setting off on a new adventure on his motorbike, a Honda C90 Cub, taking his camera to capture moments along the way to share with family and friends upon his return.

“He was so generous, almost to a fault, helping anyone who needed it.

“As a family, we are happy to say that John lived life to the fullest and had only recently said how he had ticked off everything he wanted to on his bucket list.

"We ask that if you saw the motorcycle pictured on the date of the collision or have dashcam footage, please contact Cumbria Police with any information you may have.”

A spokesperson from Cumbria Constabulary said: "Officers are continuing their investigation into the collision, which occurred on the M6 southbound between junctions 42 and 41 at 8:10pm on Sunday.

"Mr Stanley was the rider of a blue motorcycle which was involved in a collision with a van.  

"Officers would like to thank those who assisted officers at the scene of the collision and those who have contacted them so far in relation to the investigation.

"Officers would like to hear from any witnesses who have yet to get in touch or those with dashcam footage of the incident."

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, or email at sciu@cumbria.police.uk, quoting incident number 185 of 23 April 2023.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.