A 32-year-old motorcyclist who tragically died in a Sunderland crash on Easter Monday has been named as Anthony Kirtley.
Anthony, who was known to many as 'Buster', was riding an off-road motorcycle which was involved in a collision with a Suzuki Swift car at the crossroad junction of St Luke’s Terrace, East Moor Road and Midmoor Road in Pallion. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.35pm and Anthony was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries three days later.
Now his heartbroken family has paid tribute to the much-loved young man, saying he will leave “a huge hole in everyone’s hearts”.
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In a heartfelt tribute, they said: “Buster, you’ve left a huge hole in everyone’s hearts. We love and miss you so much.
"Your loving mam, sister, brother, nana, uncles, aunties, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.”
An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The driver of the black Suzuki Swift stopped at the scene and is assisting officers. A 15-year-old boy who was a passenger on the motorbike at the time was also taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
Northumbria Police Sergeant Steve Armstrong, of Northumbria Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with Anthony’s family and friends as they attempt to come to terms with their devastating loss. I would ask that their privacy is respected by everyone at this awful time.
“We are determined to ensure we carry out a full and thorough investigation into the collision and attempt to give them the answers they deserve. A number of people have already come forward with information about the incident, and I’d like to thank those who have assisted.
"I would again appeal for any witnesses who may have information – who are yet to do so – to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220418-1088. Alternatively you can email 512@northumbria.police.uk.
