Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed in Sawtry lorry crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Tyler Ellis, 23, from Yaxley, died after his motorcycle collided with a lorry in Sawtry on 5 October.

Tyler Ellis, 23, from Royce Close in Yaxley, died in a collision between his black Kawasaki motorbike and a red Volvo HGV on the B1043 Old North Road in Sawtry on 5 October at approximately 12.50pm. He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where he died the following day.

The HGV driver, a 76-year-old man from Wisbech, was uninjured in the incident. He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has been bailed until 4 January 2027.

Tyler's family released a statement describing him as 'a beautiful, loving son' and 'a kind, loving and likeable young man, with a smile that could light up any room and a laugh that was truly infectious'. They said he 'had a special way of bringing happiness to those around him, and his presence made life brighter for everyone who knew him'. The family expressed their heartbreak at his death, saying 'our world has been shattered' and that 'there will forever be an emptiness in our hearts that can never be filled'.

How it is being reported

• Family of Yaxley motorcyclist killed in a collision pay heartfelt tribute to son who 'made life brighter'The family of a Yaxley motorcyclist killed in a collision in has paid a heartfelt tribute to a son who 'made life brighter for everyone'.Peterborough Telegraph · 19 Oct, 14:15
• Family's tribute to 'beautiful, loving son' who died in lorry crashThe family of a motorcyclist from Yaxley who was tragically killed in a crash involving a lorry in Sawtry have paid tribute to a "beautiful, loving son".Cambs Times · 19 Oct, 14:07

In this story: Tyler Ellis · Yaxley · Sawtry · Wisbech · Addenbrooke's Hospital

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