Much-loved Midland dad and bar owner died ‘doing what he loved’
Andy Davenport, 47, was described by his wife Aine as the 'love of my life'
11:07, 11 Mar 2026Updated 12:53, 11 Mar 2026
View ImageAndy Davenport, who ran 55 Wade Street, Lichfield, died following a motorbike crash on the A454 near Bridgnorth.
A much-loved Midland dad has died in a motorbike crash.
Bar owner Andy Davenport was fatally injured when his BMW machine hit a kerb and collided with a road sign on the A454 near Bridgnorth in Shropshire on March 1.
The 47-year-old dad-of-one, who owned 55 Wade Street in Lichfield[1], was pronounced dead at the scene.
His wife Aine Davenport posted on her Facebook page: "The love of my life where have you gone?
"Andy passed away yesterday at 12.30pm from a motorcycle accident
"Where's my KFC[3]?" Why didn't you arrive. It hasn't sunk in yet
"I love you so much. Can't imagine this world, our family without you."
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His family issued a photo of Andy and a tribute to him.
It said: "Andy, Davo, husband to Aine, father to Kavan, son to Jenny and Jim.
Passed on March 1.
"Doing what he loved, riding his bike and caring for his family.
"Funeral will be held at Telford Crematorium at 2.30pm on April 17.
"A bike procession will be held from Shifnal services to Pattingham village.
Family flowers only.
"Donations for Air Ambulance will set up via a GoFundMe page."
Further details of Andy's Final Ride Funeral Convoy can be found here[5].
The bar posted a tribute: "We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of Andy Davenport.
"This has come as a great shock, and our thoughts are with his wife Aine, his son Kavan, his father Jim, his mother Jen, and all of his family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."
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West Midlands Ambulance Service[8] said it was called at 12.32pm to the A454 and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.
A spokeswoman said: "On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition and immediately began administering advanced life support.
"Sadly, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
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West Mercia Police appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The force said: "The collision happened at around 12.30pm on Sunday, March 1 on the A454 between Swancote and Stanmore.
"The collision involved a BMW R 1250 GS motorcycle which struck the kerb and collided with a road sign.
Article continues below"Sadly the rider, a 47-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"We'd like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed, or has dashcam footage, of either the collision itself or the motorbike in the minutes before it."
Anyone with information or footage should contact Pc Jess Middleton on [email protected] quoting reference 191i of March 1.
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