Tributes paid to Billingshurst man who died in A29 crash
Experienced motorcyclist Martin Lyons was riding along the A29 at Slinford, near Horsham, on Tuesday morning when the fatal incident occurred. The driver of the other vehicle involved, a grey Volkswagen Caddy, was uninjured[1]. Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics who commenced CPR, 66-year-old Martin, from Billingshurst, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Martin leaves behind his wife of 41 years Linda, their children Calvin and Katherine and his grandchildren Austin and Warren. They have now paid tribute to him and said he will be missed dearly. “Martin was a selfless and caring individual with a kind heart,” they said.
“He would always think of everyone else before himself and becoming a grandfather became the greatest pride in his life. Owing to this, he held a very special relationship with his two grandsons – Austin, 8, and Warren, 4. Martin was an experienced motorcyclist (Image: The Lyons family)
“He had been riding for 50 years and had a real love for anything on wheels but especially motorbikes. He was a big part of the Horsham community where he grew up, his friends describe him as their memory bank and book writer. “He loved being outdoors and would often spend his mornings walking in the woods and being amongst nature, sharing this with his grandchildren.
He loved life, he loved his family and he loved being present in the moment. “Martin was a very humble man who was content with his life, and he was looking forward to retirement – a new chapter with his wife. “We will always remember him for his kind and caring attitude.
We miss him dearly.”
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Anyone who saw what happened or captured any relevant dash cam footage is asked to email [email protected] quoting Operation Carmel.”
References
- ^ he driver of the other vehicle involved, a grey Volkswagen Caddy, was uninjured (www.theargus.co.uk)