Fatal road traffic collision, A377 Newton St Cyres

The family of Mr Julian Staves, who was killed when the motorbike he was traveling on was involved in a collision at Newton St Cyres, have paid the following tribute:

“With great sadness a loving and devoted husband and father was tragically taken away from us while enjoying a Sunday morning bike ride with his sons, we are certain he would have been smiling and enjoying the time spent doing what he loved. Us as a family are obviously tremendously devastated and are trying to get through this tragic time together. He will be sadly missed by everyone.”

Mr Staves (pictured centre) was killed in a single vehicle collision which happened on Sunday 30 August on the A377 westbound carriageway at Newton St Cyres. 

Sadly, as a result of the collision Mr Staves received fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Roads policing officers and forensic collision investigators attended the scene.

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