Biker killed in Snake Pass crash 'loved by many'

The family of a biker who died in a crash in the Peak District said he was "loved by so many".

Matthew Beetenson, 39, of Sheffield, crashed while riding a Honda motorbike along the A57 Snake Pass and was the only person involved.

Beetenson was pronounced dead at the scene near the A6013 turn-off for Bamford shortly before 12:00 BST on Saturday 20 June.

His family paid tribute in a statement through Derbyshire Police and thanked people for their condolences.

Their statement said: "We're all trying to come to terms with the tragic news.

"He was loved by so many, it's only now we're realising just how many people's lives he had a positive impact on.

"We'd like to thank everyone who's sent their condolences - the kind words received from the people that knew him have been a comfort since we received the news."

The well-known route had been closed for ground investigation works, scheduled until 3 July, but had reopened temporarily for the weekend when the crash happened.

A stretch of the road was closed on the Saturday while emergency services attended the scene but later reopened.

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