Tribute to 'kind and caring' young dad killed in Calderdale motorbike crash
A young man who had recently become a father has died after a motorbike crash in Calderdale.
Joshua McBride, who was only 18, died on Saturday.
He had been injured after coming off a14-plate SYM 125 motorbike on Burnley Road in Luddenden Foot at around 7.08pm on Tuesday, June 16.
Police say no other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
The young man’s loved ones said: “Joshua was only 18 when he was taken away from his family and friends.
"Although there have been lots of ups and downs, Joshua was always kind caring and polite to those around him.
"Joshua has left a big hole in many people’s hearts who were around him.
"Joshua’s baby will always know who his daddy was and how much he was loved.
"Rest in peace to our star in the sky”.
The accident is being investigated by West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team who are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone who saw what happened or has footagethat might help officers should call West Yorkshire Police on 101, or use the live chat on West Yorkshire Police’s website, quoting reference 1483 of June 16.