Biker tribute after two motorcycles and car crash

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Darrel King died in a crash between two motorcyclists and a car near Bedwas in Caerphilly county

At a glance

  • Motorcyclist Darrel King, 58, died in a crash between two motorbikes and a car on 7 July

  • Emergency services were called to the scene and another man was taken to hospital for treatment

  • Mr King's family say he was "loved by all who knew him"

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Tributes have been paid to a 58-year-old man who died after a crash between two motorbikes and a car.

Emergency services were called to the crash at 17:50 BST on 7 July.

Darrel King, a grandfather from Caerphilly was confirmed dead at the scene on the A468 near Bedwas.

His family said he was “loved by everyone that knew him”.

A 70-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition, Gwent Police said.

The family of Mr King, from Caerphilly, said: “Darrel was a wonderful son, dad, uncle and grandad who loved life and was loved by everyone that knew him.

“As a family we are all heartbroken at his sudden and tragic death and we will miss him every day.”

They thanked the people that stopped at the scene to offer help and the emergency services.

Officers are appealing to anyone with information or footage to contact them.

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