Tributes paid to bodybuilding grandfather killed in motorcycle crash on Scarborough sea front

By Susie Beever
Published 27th Jul 2020, 15:31 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 16:44 BST
Grandfather Michael John Sanders (inset) who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Scarborough's seafrontGrandfather Michael John Sanders (inset) who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Scarborough's seafront
Grandfather Michael John Sanders (inset) who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Scarborough's seafront
Tributes have been paid to a grandfather who died in a motorcycle crash in Scarborough last week.

Bodybuilder Michael John Sanders was killed after the Honda bike he was riding collided with a red Transit van on Marine Drive on Scarborough's sea front on Sunday, July 19.

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The 59-year-old was from Brough with St Giles, near Catterick, with his family describing his death as "a great loss to everyone".

A statement issued by Mr Sanders' family said: “Michael John Sanders was gone too soon.

"He was a much loved dad, brother, granddad, uncle and friend. A great loss for everyone who was blessed to be part of his life.

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“He will be sadly missed but we will see him again one day.”

The crash occurred at around 4.45pm, with Mr Sanders' bike described as a black and orange Honda CBR.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were continuing to investigate what happened and appealed to any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to get in touch.

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