THE family of Julian Staves, who was killed when the motorbike he was traveling on was involved in a collision at Newton St Cyres, on Sunday, August 30, have issued a tribute.

It reads: “With great sadness a loving and devoted husband and father was tragically taken away from us while enjoying a Sunday morning bike ride with his sons.

“We are certain he would have been smiling and enjoying the time spent doing what he loved.

“Us as a family are obviously tremendously devastated and are trying to get through this tragic time together. He will be sadly missed by everyone.”

Mr Staves was killed in a single vehicle collision on the A377 westbound carriageway at Newton St Cyres.

The collision occurred at about 12.25pm.

Sadly, as a result of the collision Mr Staves (58), received fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Roads policing officers and forensic collision investigators attended the scene.

The road was closed to traffic until almost 8.30pm that evening to enable the investigation work to take place.

Following the incident, the police issued an appeal for anyone with dash-cam footage, or whoever was driving along the A377 at the time and who may have witnessed the collision, to make contact.

If you can help, please telephone 101 or email: [email protected] , quoting log number 455 of 30.8.2020.

The death of the Mr Staves was the second motorcyclist death in four months on the A377 between Crediton and Newton St Cyres.

Motorcyclist Daniel Adametz (22), died in a collision with a car on the A377 near Hookway Cross at around 5.45pm on Thursday, May 7.

Floral tributes and a motorcycle helmet can be viewed by passing motorists at the scene.

In relation to the death of Mr Adametz, a 27-years-old man from Exeter was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was released under police investigation while enquiries continue.

Officers also appealed for witnesses, or anyone with dash-cam footage of that collision to come forward.