An emotional tribute has been paid to a man who died in a motorcycle crash. Rob Love, 62, was tragically killed in a collision on Tuesday, December 17, last year.
He was riding his Yamaha YP 400 when he collided with a Volkswagen Taigo on the A350 West Ashton in Wiltshire. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 9.10pm but Mr Love was pronounced dead.
His family have described him as a “devoted” husband and grandfather who will be dearly missed. They said he was married for 37 years to his wife Sue and he was a passionate biker.
His family said in a tribute: “Rob was a devoted husband, father and grampy/grampsie to his three grandchildren. Born to military parents in England but raised in Edinburgh with his sister Marnie, Rob joined the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in 1980 and served as a gunner mech for 13 years which included active service during the Gulf War in 1990.
“Rob was based in Warminster where he met his wife, Sue, in 1987 and they married the following year. They enjoyed 37 years together with their son Stuart and stepchildren Antony and Richard.
“They settled in Westbury and resided there for over 30 years where Rob enjoyed many hobbies particularly walking his dogs Sam, Bruce and Ralphy and spending time socialising with his neighbours who he had become closer to during the pandemic with the affectionately named ‘Back Lane Gang’. He was also a passionate scooter rider who enjoyed organised events with the local biking community (the Maxi Muppets).
“Rob will be dearly missed by Sue, the boys, his grandchildren, sister, nephew, extended family and friends. ‘You will forever be my always’.”
Rob Love
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Road closed for nine hours after crash
The A350 was closed for around nine hours after the fatal crash. The road was shut between Yarnbrook and Ashton Common as police investigation work was carried out.
Wiltshire Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the crash. Anyone who saw what happened, or who may have dash cam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 319 of Tuesday, December 17. Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.