A “FEARLESS” motorcyclist has tragically died after a horror smash on a busy A-road – as his heartbroken family pay a touching tribute.
Toby Parker, 24, was declared dead at the scene of the crash on the A272 near Owslebury, , last week.
Toby had a lifelong passion for riding, his family saidCredit: Hampshire Police
Cops confirmed the collision on February 18 involved a blue motorbike and a silver X-Trail.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the smash, between Rodfield Lane and Owslebury, shortly after 6pm.
said Toby suffered “serious injuries” and, despite the best efforts of paramedics, was sadly declared dead at the scene.
Toby’s heartbroken family hailed him as “funny, cheeky and loving” in a touching tribute to the 24-year-old.
It read: “Toby was funny, cheeky, loving, thoughtful, and fiercely loyal.
“He was the kind of son who gave the biggest bear hugs and lit up every room he walked into.
“He had so many friends because people were drawn to his warmth, his humour, and his huge heart.
“He was deeply loved by his family and will be missed beyond words by all of us who knew and loved him.
“The world feels a little darker without him in it, but we will carry his light with us always.”
His family also spoke “fearless” Toby’s passion for , which consumed his day-to-day and working life.
His family added: “Toby was just 24 years old and had already packed more passion and personality into his life than many do in a lifetime.
“He absolutely loved motorcycles — riding them, fixing them, talking about them, living and breathing them.
“If it had an engine, Toby wanted to understand it. In true Toby style, he once even filmed himself blindfolded stripping down and rebuilding an engine — just to prove he could.
“That was him: fearless, talented, and always up for a challenge.
“He was happiest working at South Downs Motorcycles, where he spoke so proudly about the team and the work he did. He truly loved being there, and it showed.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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