Sheffield man who died in a collision on Snake Pass has been named

A Sheffield man who died in a collision on Snake Pass has been named

A Sheffield man who died following a collision on the A57 Snake Pass has been named by police.

The single-vehicle collision, involving a Honda motorcycle, happened close to the A6013 turn-off for Bamford on Saturday, June 20.

The rider died at the scene.

Derbyshire Constabulary has now named him as Matthew Beetenson, 39, of Sheffield.

Paying tribute, Matthew’s family released a photograph of him and said: “We’re all trying to come to terms with the tragic news.

“He was loved by so many, it’s only now we’re realising just how many people’s lives he had a positive impact on.

“We’d like to thank everyone who’s sent their condolences - the kind words received from the people that knew him have been a comfort since we received the news.”

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