Family pay tribute to 'kind-hearted' motorcyclist

David Staveley, 71, died at the scene following a crash with a tractor on the A394

A motorcyclist who died in a crash has been named by police.

David Staveley, from Porthleven, died at the scene of a crash with a tractor on the A394 at Germoe, near Helston, on Tuesday 30 July.

His family paid tribute to their "much-loved husband, dad, grandad, brother-in law and friend" who had been "taken from us too soon at the young at heart age of 71".

They said he always had "a story to tell about his love of bikes", from when he started riding at the age of 15.

They said: "Dave had been riding motorbikes since he was 15-years-old, initially starting out on dirt bikes.

"Always having a story to tell about his love of bikes, from being sat next to his bike to keep warm while he slept on the Scottish highlands, to riding his much-loved north coast road of Cornwall."

His family said that, although he was no longer with them, "his love, laugh, cheekiness and special ways will forever be in the hearts of all those that loved and knew what an amazing, kind-hearted soul he was".

'Many happy memories'

His wife Elaine said he was "my soul mate and best friend and will always be missed" and his granddaughter Alisha said he had "the kindest soul ever, you have been taken far too soon".

Mr Staveley's daughter Melissa said she had "so many happy memories that flood my mind when I think of you dad".

"You were my guiding light through life, my hero - I love you always," she said.

People with any information or dash-cam footage around the area and time of the crash have been asked to come forward and assist a police investigation.