THE FAMILY of a motorcyclist who died following a road traffic collision in Queensferry last month have paid tribute to him.

Barrie Wardle was 27-years-old and came from the Sealand area of Flintshire. He tragically died after his motorcycle collided with a HGV on the B5129 on June 24.

His family has paid the following tribute to him: "My darling son Barrie, brother.

"The years we had together were so precious, you gave me, your brother and your sister so much love and joy. You knew how to make us laugh and cry but nothing got you down for too long.

"You turned into an intelligent and strong minded person who I was proud to call my son. You had a very cheeky side to you and would make me jump with some of the things you did. You have been taken from us way to soon but the love we have for you will only get stronger. A hole has been left in our hearts."

The tribute continues: "My life partner Barrie. You were a loving, devoted Dad to Riley aged 7, and Jaxon aged 3. You were also devoted to our dog, Bella. You have been taken far too soon, our home isn't the same without you, you will be greatly missed. You were a very much hands-on Dad and were a great support to us as we worked together to make our boys' lives happy and loving.

"You were a great friend to many people across the world, and always loved to pass on new things you had learnt and always lit the room up with your joy of knowledge. You had so much passion for motorbikes, fishing, learning German, and teaching Bella commands in that language! All our family and friends will ensure your memory lives on and forever be spoken about. We will ensure his children will never forget him and, through our memories, inspire them in their future lives. You will forever be loved and missed so, so much.

"As a family we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who was there that day who stopped and helped all they could, and to all the witnesses that have come forward to help with the ongoing investigations."

Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision which happened on the B5129 roundabout near Asda, beneath the A494, shortly before 4pm on Monday, June 24.

The emergency services attended, however, despite their best efforts, sadly Mr Wardle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anybody with information and who is yet to speak to police is urged to contact officers at the Roads Crime Unit via the live webchat on the website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000556888.

An inquest opening was held today (Monday, July 8) at County Hall, Ruthin, into Mr Wardle's death. The provisional cause of was given as as severe chest and abdominal trauma. The inquest opening was adjourned pending a full inquest at a later date.