Tributes paid to Gateshead man who died in Dales motorbike collision
His family says he was a "much loved husband, father and grandad."
Tributes have been paid to much-loved biker who died in a collision in the Dales at the weekend.
Steven Silcock, of Sunniside, Gateshead, was riding his Yamaha motorbike on the B6276, east of Brough, at around 3.45pm, on Sunday, July 18, when he left the road after colliding with a barrier.
In a statement, the 58-year-old’s family said:
“It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of our Steven who was involved in a tragic collision on Sunday.
“He was a much-loved husband, father and grandad who will be deeply missed.
“We wish to thank everyone for their support and ask to be left so that we can grieve in peace.”
An investigation into the circumstances is now underway.
Anyone who witnesses the accident or has any further information should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 331 of July 18.