Joseph Duff died in collision
Police have named the rider who died following a fatal collision in Paignton last weekend as local man Joseph Duff.
Emergency service were called just before 8:20 a.m. on Saturday 9 April following reports of a collision between a Nissan Navara and a Vespa moped on the A385 Totnes Road at Tweenaway Cross, Paignton.
Roads were closed for around seven hours a result of the collision.
Mr Duff, who was 56, was the rider of the Vespa; he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His family paid tribute to him, saying: “Joseph has left behind a life partner of 36 years. He was a father of four, and a grandad of six and a brother and uncle to many; he will be very sadly missed.”
His funeral will take place in Birmingham with a memorial in Paignton and have asked friends to contact family members directly via social media.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for witnesses.
They would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage that may be of assistance.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 217 of 9 April.
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