Upton: Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ motorcyclist who died after Yorkshire crash

Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano

Engagement Editor

Published 26th Jun 2024, 13:13 GMT
Updated 26th Jun 2024, 13:13 GMT
The family of a motorcyclist who died after a crash in Yorkshire have paid tribute to him.

Grant Anthony Watson, 29, from Pontefract, was riding a orange and black KTM off-road motorcycle when he crashed with a blue Mitsubishi L200.

It happened at 11.49am on Friday, June 21 in Field Lane, Upton.

Mr Watson died of his injuries on Sunday, June 23.

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Grant Anthony Watson, 29, from Pontefract, died after a crash in Upton. His family have released this photograph of him.Grant Anthony Watson, 29, from Pontefract, died after a crash in Upton. His family have released this photograph of him.
Grant Anthony Watson, 29, from Pontefract, died after a crash in Upton. His family have released this photograph of him.

His family said: “Grant Anthony Watson, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and father.

"Will be deeply missed and forever loved.”

West Yorkshire Police are asking anyone with information to contact them quoting log 706 of 21 June.

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