Wife pays tribute to biker who died after crash

Tributes have been paid to a motorbike rider who died after a crash in Rotherham.

Sean Hawksworth, 46, was taken to hospital after the crash on Barnsley Road in West Melton on 29 April but died on 8 May, police said.

His wife said the family's hearts were "broken" and added: "Sean was my husband, my best friend, my future."

South Yorkshire Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to get in touch.

His wife, who did not want to give her name, said: "He was a son, brother and uncle, loved by all his friends and so many people.

"Our lives haven't been the same since the day of his tragic accident.

"It gives us some comfort Sean was doing what he loved, riding his motorbike."

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