Motorcylist killed in crash was 'a gentle giant'

Liam Rowe was declared dead at the scene of the crash, police said

A family have described a man killed in a crash at the weekend as a "gentle giant".

Liam Rowe, 26, died when the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a Skoda Enyaq on the A36 Wilton Road in Salisbury, Wiltshire, at around 11:10 GMT on Sunday.

Wiltshire Police said the Skoda driver, a woman in her 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

The force, which has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward, said the car was turning from Skew Road onto the A36 when the crash happened.

The road was closed in both directions for several hours to allow for investigation work to take place, but has since reopened.

No arrests have been made, police added.

Police said the driver of the car was turning from Skew Road onto the A36 at the time of the crash

In a tribute, Mr Rowe's family said: "Liam was a gentle giant with a heart of gold.

"He enjoyed his music and loved singing. He was a carer who was very good with his clients.

"He loved going out with his dad on their motorbike rides and he liked spending time with his family and friends.

"Liam was a big kid when it came to Christmas. He absolutely adored the family cats and any other animals he came in contact with.

"The family are heartbroken. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. His family want to be given their privacy to grieve."