Hartlepool man killed in quad bike crash was dearly loved
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Shaun Balmer's family said their lives would never be the same after his death
A man who died in a quad bike crash was "dearly loved", his family have said.
Shaun Balmer, who was 23 and from Hartlepool, was on a quad bike when it collided with a car on Raby Road in the town at about 15:10 BST on Tuesday.
In a statement released through Cleveland Police, his family said they were "in shock at his loss".
Police said a 43-year-old man who had been driving an Audi was arrested for driving offences, although would not specify what.
Mr Balmer's family said: "Shaun was a dearly loved father, son, brother and boyfriend.
"We are in shock at his loss and our lives will never be the same without him."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened near the Premier Store.
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