OFFICERS from the Serious Collisions Investigation Team at Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a further appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision between a white Volvo car and a Triumph motorcycle, or the immediate aftermath of the collision on the A3124 heading from Beaford towards Torrington at 3.11pm on Saturday, May 27.

Tedburn St Mary man Ian Wyle (64), a former police officer, died following the collision.

Mr Wyle had been riding his Triumph Bonneville 865 motorcycle when it was involved in the collision with the Volvo C30 car.

Officers are especially keen to speak to the woman who was in a small silver or grey car, the occupants of a light coloured SUV type vehicle and a small red hatchback, all of which approached the crash scene from the direction of Torrington around the time of the incident.

These people or anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact police on the 101 number quoting log number 592 of May 27.

Following the accident, Mr Wyle’s family released the following tribute: “Our tribute to Dad:

“The whole family are devastated at the loss of our lovely Husband, Father, ‘Grumpy’, Son and Brother.

“Over his 30 years of service as a police officer across Devon, Ian became an integral part of the communities he worked with and became a friend to many.

“A seasoned biker who had been riding motorbikes for nearly 50 years, he was considerate and treated the road with respect and loved nothing more than riding out in all weathers.

“His family and friends are heartened that Ian died whilst doing something he loved.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.”

Inspector Gareth Twigg said: “Mr Wyle joined Devon and Cornwall Police in 1972 as a Police Constable where he served the Force across Devon for 30 years.

“He retired from his last post, which was in the Tiverton area, in 2002.

“He was an exceptional police officer and we are extremely sorry for the loss of Ian. Our thoughts are with all of his friends and family at this hard time.”

The road was closed for more than nine hours while officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and the Roads Policing Team carried out an investigation at the scene.

Alan Quick