Family pay tribute after death of motorcyclist, 35, in Hartlepool crash

The family of a Hartlepool motorcyclist who died after a road collision have led tributes to him.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 30th Nov 2020, 13:37 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2020, 14:24 BST
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The loved ones of Michael Clarke, 35, have released a photo of him as part of a tribute shared through Cleveland Police.

Its officers were called to Chester Road in the town at 6.20pm on Tuesday, November 24, following reports of a collision between a motorbike and an Audi A4.

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Mr Clarke died at the scene, with crash investigators appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward as they worked to establish the circumstances.

Michael Clarke died after his motorbike was involved in a crash on Chester RoadMichael Clarke died after his motorbike was involved in a crash on Chester Road
Michael Clarke died after his motorbike was involved in a crash on Chester Road

Officers have renewed their appeal for with those inquiries as they continue.

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Today, Monday, November 30, his family have issued a statement in tribute to him, with flowers already left at the scene in his memory.

They said: “Michael was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, grandson, friend and dad.

A photo of Michael Clarke has been shared via Cleveland Police.A photo of Michael Clarke has been shared via Cleveland Police.
A photo of Michael Clarke has been shared via Cleveland Police.
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"He had the time of the day for anyone, with the biggest beautiful smile and heart of gold.

“Michael loved to party, he was the life and soul and always the last one standing.

“We would like to thank family and friends for their amazing support through this devastating time.

“His death will leave such a huge hole in all our lives.

Flowers have been left in Chester Road in Hartlepool in tribute to Michael Clarke.Flowers have been left in Chester Road in Hartlepool in tribute to Michael Clarke.
Flowers have been left in Chester Road in Hartlepool in tribute to Michael Clarke.

"Taken way too soon. Forever in our hearts.”

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Cleveland Police said its “thoughts remain with his family at this extremely difficult time.”

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Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting the event number 192753.

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