Rotherham: Heartbreak as biker who died in fatal collision named as loving husband Sean Hawksworth
A motorcyclist who died in a fatal collision has been named in a heartfelt tribute by his grieving wife.
On April 29 at 11.07pm police were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on Barnsley Road in West Melton, Rotherham.
Emergency services attended where they discovered Sean Hawksworth, who was quickly rushed to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medics, the 46-year-old lost his fight for life more than a week later on May 8.
Sean's wife has paid tribute to him today.
"Sean was my husband, my best friend, my future. He was a son, brother and uncle, loved by all his friends and so many people,” she said.
“Our lives haven't been the same since the day of his tragic accident.
"It gives us some comfort Sean was doing what he loved, riding his motorbike.
“I am going to love and miss Sean every day, our hearts are broken."
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can pass it on to police via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 1,150 of April 29, 2025.
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