NHS blood courier killed in crash was ‘much loved’

A motorcyclist carrying blood supplies for the NHS when he died after a crash was "much loved" and a "dedicated volunteer", his family have said.

Timothy Minett,78, was riding a Blood Bikes Wales Honda motorbike that collided with a white Volkswagen van on the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos in Pembrokeshire at about 18:20 BST on 2 July.

Blood Bikes Wales volunteers help the NHS by delivering emergency blood, donor milk and medical equipment between hospitals.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the rider died at the scene and the 56-year-old driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving[1].

Known to family and friends as Tim, they said he was "a dedicated volunteer Blood Bikes Wales rider who was volunteering at the time of the collision".

"[We are] deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend," the family added.

References

1. ^ arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving (www.bbc.co.uk)