TRIBUTES TO TRAGIC BIKER
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist who died following a collision with a car in Hazel Grove. The victim, who has been named locally as Rick Lock, was thrown from his bike following the collision at around 5.25pm on Saturday. Hundreds of tributes have been paid to the 39-year-old, who is also affectionately known to friends as ‘Big Rick’.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist who died following a collision with a car.
The victim, who has been named locally as Rick Lock, was thrown from his bike following the collision at around 5.25pm on Saturday.
Police were called to Commercial Road, at the junction of Butler Street in Hazel Grove, Stockport, and discovered a black Aprilia motorcycle and white Ford Fiesta were involved in a collision.
Mr Lock was found suffering serious injuries and was taken to Stepping Hill Hospital, where he died.
Hundreds of tributes have been paid to the 39-year-old, affectionately known to friends as ‘Big Rick.’
Already, more than £2,000 has been donated to a fundraising campaign launched to help Rick’s family pay for the funeral. It is believed he had three young children.
Many of the tributes described Rick as a ‘gent’ and ‘diamond.’
One comment on the fundraising site said: “I’ll miss this massive gentleman giant. Love you bro, rest in peace.”
Louise McGarrie wrote: “I was deeply saddened by the news of my cousin’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.”
Nick Athorn posted: “RIP big man. Absolute diamond. I am privileged to say I knew you buddy.”
Andrew Murray wrote: “Top bloke with a heart as big as his arms. Going to miss you mate.”
Another friend said: “Love you forever big fella. Doesn’t seem real, one in a million always will be.”
Heather Wildgoose posted: “Rick was an amazing guy I have many memories I’ll never forget.”
It is understood a memorial event was held at The Rising Sun pub, in Hazel Grove, attended by close friends and family. GMP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Commercial Road was closed off between the junctions of Bosden Hall Road and Bean Leach Road.
GMP’s serious collision investigation team attended the scene on Saturday. Any witnesses or anyone with information can call the SCIU on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To make a donation to the fundraising appeal visit gofundme.com/ big-ricks-final-goodbye