Motorcyclist died 'doing what he loved'

The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash last month in Winchester say he died doing what he loved

Published 14th Nov 2021

Jonathan Gates, 54, from Maple Drive, Kings Worthy, died at the scene of a crash involving a mauve Citroen C4 Grand Picasso on Morestead Road on 9 October.

Paying tribute to him, his family said: “Jon sadly passed away doing what he loved to do, riding bikes.

“A loving husband, a father, stepfather and grandad to two beautiful girls.

“He will be forever loved and forever missed".

The family has thanked the emergency services who are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

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