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Subject:* Operation Brad - family pay tribute to Devon motorcyclist who died in A303 collision
Operation Brad – family pay tribute to Devon motorcyclist who died in A303 collision
The family of a motorcyclist from Devon who died in a collision on an A303 link road near Andover have paid tribute to their ‘devoted dad, loving son and wonderful brother.’
Police are continuing to appeal for information about what happened to Jonathan Sandercock, who died on Sunday, May 31 after spending the afternoon at a British Superbikes event at Thruxton.
At around 6.25pm, the 46-year-old lost control of his red Ducati motorcycle and collided with a bridge parapet under the A303 at Thruxton Down.
In a statement, his family said: “Jon was a devoted dad to Juliet, a caring and loving son to Jenny and Brian, and a wonderful brother to Kate, Tina, Lindsey and Peta.
“He died doing what he loved: riding his 916sp Ducati.
“Jon developed a lifelong passion for motorbikes in his teens and since then he had owned and ridden many motorbikes. In recent years, he joined the Ducati club and gradually became the owner of a red Ducati 916, a blue Ducati 750 Paso, a red Ducati 750 Paso, and a grey Ducati 900 ss. He loved to ride his machines and also spent countless hours servicing and rebuilding them in his garage at home in East Worlington, near Crediton, Devon.
“Although he was taken away from us long before his time, we know that he has influenced everyone who has known him in a way that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. As dads, sons, brothers, uncles, and friends go, he really was very special. Sleep well Jon. We will miss you forever.”
PC Paul White from Hampshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit said: “The red Ducati Mr Sandercock was riding was very distinctive and may have been noticed by a lot of people at the Superbikes event.
“I’d really like to hear from anyone who was with him or saw him at Thruxton so we can piece together what happened leading up to the collision.
“I also believe that there are a number of witnesses who saw the bike leaving the circuit before it crashed or who saw the crash but haven’t yet come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC White at the Whitchurch Roads Policing Unit, quoting Operation Brad, on 0845 045 45 45 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.