POLICE have named a motorcyclist who died in accident on the A682 near Long Preston on April 23.

He was 47-year-old Thomas Wallace, from Preston.

Mr Wallace was riding his white Suzuki GSR 750, near the junction of the A65, when he was in a collision with a grey Toyota Yaris.

His family said: “Tom was a well-loved family man, who always put others before himself.

"He was a car and motorbike enthusiast, who loved to travel and spend time with his six-month-old nephew. His presence will be sorely missed.”

Police are appealing to witnesses to contact them on 101 and quote reference 12160070516.