"He would do anything for anyone": Family's tribute to 'larger than life' man killed in motorbike crash
17.04.2024 - 08:13
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The family of a 'larger than life' 56-year-old man who died after a crash between a motorbike and a car in Wigan have said he will be 'missed deeply' in a heartbreaking tribute.
The horrific smash happened on Ormskirk Road, near the junction with Billinge Road, on Saturday evening (April 13). A car and bike collided, with the bike rider and passenger 'becoming unseated'.
Tragically, 21-year-old Lewis Durham died on the scene. Leslie Baron has now been named as the other man who sadly lost his life in the incident.
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The 51-year-old's loved ones said he 'loved riding his motorbike'. They added Leslie, known as Lez, 'would do anything for anyone'.
In a tribute, his family said: "It is with a heavy heart that we write this message in tribute to Leslie Baron, known to us as “Lez”. He was a much-loved brother, uncle, and a friend to many.
"We would firstly like to thank the emergency services and the members of the public for all their efforts in helping him at the scene of the collision. We extend our praise to the hospital staff at Aintree Hospital also.
"Lez was a larger-than-life character who loved his dogs, riding his motorbike, and playing golf. He would do anything for anyone.
"He will be missed deeply by us all. May he rest in peace; we will love you always."
The driver of the car - a 41-year-old man - was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released on bail.
In a tribute issued yesterday, Lewis' family described him as a 'loving son, grandson and little brother'. They said the 21-year-old 'had the world at his feet'.
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