Tributes have been paid to a young motorcyclist who died in a crash after Christmas.
At approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, police were called to a road traffic collision on Pentire Road, Newquay.
This involved a white Kawasaki ER6 motorcycle and a white Vauxhall Antara.
As a result of the collision the male rider of the motorcycle, Joe Ironmonger, from Newquay, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Tributes have been paid to Joe Ironmonger from Newquay Picture: Devon & Cornwall Police
The 20-year-old's family have now paid tribute to him, saying: "Joe, you were tragically taken away from us at such a young age. Much loved by all your family and friends, you will be so sadly missed.
“You had such a gentle, kind and caring nature; we cannot imagine never hearing your voice or seeing your smiling face again.
“Our heartfelt thanks go out to all those that helped and supported on the day and for all the kind messages and offers of support we have received since.”
The road was closed for more than six hours while officers from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team attended the scene along with collision investigators.
Police are still appealing for any witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage, or any form of CCTV within the area, to contact police on 101 quoting log 539 29/12/21.
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