Tribute to Morecambe motorcyclist who died in crash

Michael Woods

A family has paid tribute to a much-loved motorcyclist from Morecambe who died after a road crash.

Michael Woods died at the scene following the collision near Giggleswick and Settle Golf Club on Saturday.

Police said the collision happened at around 3pm at the junction of Mill Hill Lane and the B6480.

It involved a grey Skoda car and a white, red and blue BMW motorcycle. 

"Sadly, and despite the efforts of members of the public and emergency services, the rider, who has been named as Mikey (Michael) Woods, 55, from Morecambe, died at the scene," said a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson. 

"Our thanks go to members of the public who stopped to assist at the scene and provided first aid to Mikey. Our thoughts remain with Mikey's family."

Mr Woods' family said: "Mikey was a much loved, son, dad, brother, and friend to many. He will be sadly missed."

The road was closed while collision investigators examined the scene and reopened just before midnight on August 23. No-one else was injured during the collision.

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