Tributes paid to 'beloved father' killed in Halesowen crash
A motorbike rider killed in a crash in the Black Country has been described as a "beloved partner, father, brother, son and uncle".
Gary Simpson, aged 38 and from Oldbury, has been named as the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the A458 Stourbridge Road in Halesowen on Saturday afternoon.
Mr Simpson was involved in a collision with a Land Rover Discovery, which was turning onto Richmond Street near the BP garage, at around 3pm, West Midlands Police said.
He was given first aid by an off-duty paramedic before an air ambulance and critical care team arrived, however nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Simpson's family have now paid tribute through family liaison officer Pc Glyn Hanks, who said: “I have met the family and can see that Gary was a beloved partner, father, brother, son and uncle.
“The whole family is devastated by his sudden and unexpected loss but have asked that anyone who is able to assist our investigation to please get in touch with the team.
“In the meantime they have asked for their privacy to be respected at this very difficult time.”
The 51-year-old woman who was driving the Land Rover stopped at the scene and is helping police with their inquiries.
Stourbridge Road was shut as emergency services battled to save Mr Simpson before specialist collision investigators examined the scene in the aftermath of the crash.
The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford was sent to the crash along with two ambulances, a critical care paramedic, paramedic officer, police officers and firefighters.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Claire Brown said: "We were called to reports of an RTC involving a motorcyclist and a car on Richmond Street, Halesowen at 2.57pm on Saturday. An off-duty paramedic, who stopped to render aid, was on scene prior to crews arriving.
"The motorcyclist, a man, was in a critical condition and received advanced life support by the team of medics on scene with assistance from fire and police colleagues. Sadly, despite every best effort, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased a short time later."
Anyone with information or dash-cam footage is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting log number 2116 of July 17.
