Family of man killed in Blackpool collision pay tributes
Bill Tarr only moved to Blackpool less than two weeks ago
Last updated 8th Feb 2023
A tribute has been paid to a man who died following a collision in Blackpool on Monday (February 6th).
The collision occurred at around 5.30pm on the A584 Queen’s Promenade at the junction with Norfolk Avenue, between an Aprilia Tuono motorcycle and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40's from Blackpool, died at the scene. He has since been named as William Tarr, aged 44, who moved to Blackpool less than two weeks ago.
In a tribute his family said: “He worked as a surveyor and has four children. His family know him as Bill and he is the youngest of four siblings.
“A keen cyclist like his late father, he loved to watch the sunsets from his new flat. He also loved to worship his Saviour, Jesus, on his guitar and keyboard.
“His family love him and will always miss him and pray that anyone else involved may know the Hope of heaven like he does.”
The motorcycle rider, a man in his 50s from Thornton Cleveleys, sadly died from his injuries shortly after arrival at hospital.
Sgt Daniel Gunn, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the two men who died. William’s family have paid a moving tribute to him and it is clear he will be very much missed. The second man has not been named publicly at this point but our condolences also go to his loved ones.
“We now continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage, to get in touch with us as it may assist our investigation. The collision happened on a busy road and there may well be people who saw something who have not yet contacted us.”
"Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log 973 of February 6th".