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Condolences: Jonathan Harper
Jonathan Harper, aged 47, suffered severe head injuries and died on Nursery Road in North Anston.
Mr Harper lived with his widowed 81-year-old mother on a quiet cul-de-sac in North Anston. He was single and had no children.
A family spokesman said he was a "gentle giant" and a reserved and private man.
His death has stunned the quiet village which traditionally enjoys low levels of crime.
A resident who asked not to be named said: "The community is deeply saddened. He was the last person you would expect to attract any trouble or face it head on. He's the type of guy who wouldn't hurt a fly."
Nursery Road has detached homes on side and parkland on the other. It was sealed off by police conducting forensic tests until Saturday.
A police spokesman said detectives from Moss Way had launched a murder investigation after witnesses reported that Mr Harper was knocked to the ground in a confrontation with a small group of youths just before the collision.
Mr Harper leaves three sisters - one of whom is returning from Dubai - and a brother.
He had worked on a production line at Hazlewoods Foods in Wales, Sheffield, before being made redundant six months ago.
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