A GRIEVING family has paid tribute to a grandfather who died after his motorbike collided with a car.
Scott Campbell, 35, from Rishton, was treated by paramedics in Accrington Road near Read for multiple injuries.
He never regained consciousness and died at the scene.
His family have issued a statement which said: "Scott was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend.
He was much loved and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him."
Police are investigating the crash, which happened at 3.30pm on Saturday, and are appealing for witnesses.
Mr Campbell was heading towards Great Harwood on his red and white Yamaha, having travelled down the A59 and turned right at the roundabout with the A671.
His vehicle was in collision with a silver Peugeot 306 being driven by a 43-year-old man from Hyndburn, by the entrance to Read Garden Centre.
CRASH SCENE: Police cordon off the area after a Yamaha bike and a Peugeot 306 car collided on Accrington Road near Read
The Peugeot had been travelling in the opposite direction from the Accrington area.
Anyone with information can contact police: 0845 1 25 35 45.
Posted by: darren warburton, burnley on 6:45pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]joe[/bold] wrote:
r.i.p dad :'( neva 4 get u [/quote] scott was my best friend since we were 3 lost contact few years ago need to get in touch with you joe darerndarren48@hotma
il.co.uk
joe wrote:
r.i.p dad :'( neva 4 get u
scott was my best friend since we were 3 lost contact few years ago need to get in touch with you joe darerndarren48@hotma
il.co.uk
Posted by: Sue, Mike Owen Joanne & Lindsey Parnell, Oakdale South Wales on 9:16pm Tue 6 May 08
So very sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Owen & Scott were friends from school, and he was 'one of the boys'. All of us send our condolences to Scott's family.
So very sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Owen & Scott were friends from school, and he was 'one of the boys'. All of us send our condolences to Scott's family.
Posted by: Stacey Ashworth, Burnley on 4:09pm Wed 7 May 08
My dad & Scotts dad were best m8s for years and i grew up looking at him as my 'big bro'.An absolute tragedy...my heart and deepest sympathies go out to all his family. R.I.P Scott xx
My dad & Scotts dad were best m8s for years and i grew up looking at him as my 'big bro'.An absolute tragedy...my heart and deepest sympathies go out to all his family. R.I.P Scott xx
A tragic accident that has taken away a kind and generous man. You will be sadly missed by all of your family here in Sheffield. Rest in peace Scott, we will all miss you.
Love Lisa xx
A tragic accident that has taken away a kind and generous man. You will be sadly missed by all of your family here in Sheffield. Rest in peace Scott, we will all miss you.
Love Lisa xx
Re: Comments from "road safety officer - speed camera on"
Clearly you are not the “Road Safety Officer” that you purport to be. A professional would not make spurious claims even if they had access to the facts surrounding the accident, which you obviously do not. Nor would a professional display a patent lack of decency or compassion to the family of the man involved. You also demonstrate within your text a poor basic understanding of the English language which would also indicate you are not who or what you imagine yourself to be. My guess is that you are probably some sad little man who bears a grudge against motorcyclists, or perhaps you have intimate knowledge of the accident and are trying to deflect attention from the actual cause? Why not reveal your true identity instead of hiding behind your ill-chosen pseudonym?
Re: Comments from "road safety officer - speed camera on"
Clearly you are not the “Road Safety Officer” that you purport to be. A professional would not make spurious claims even if they had access to the facts surrounding the accident, which you obviously do not. Nor would a professional display a patent lack of decency or compassion to the family of the man involved. You also demonstrate within your text a poor basic understanding of the English language which would also indicate you are not who or what you imagine yourself to be. My guess is that you are probably some sad little man who bears a grudge against motorcyclists, or perhaps you have intimate knowledge of the accident and are trying to deflect attention from the actual cause? Why not reveal your true identity instead of hiding behind your ill-chosen pseudonym?
On the pic, the left side of the car's crumpled in, which [italic][bold]appears to indicate[/bold] [/italic] that the car, coming from the Accrington direction, travelling towards Whalley, *[italic][bold]may[/bold][/italic] * have turned right in to the garden centre in front of the bike.
Poor Scott, probably never had a chance.
On the pic, the left side of the car's crumpled in, which appears to indicate that the car, coming from the Accrington direction, travelling towards Whalley, *may * have turned right in to the garden centre in front of the bike.
Posted by: Robbo, Manchester on 4:59pm Fri 9 May 08
To all Scotts family, especially my mate Joe. Am gutted for you all, it's unfair and a sad loss of a good bloke. Hope United do the double for you Joe.
Our thoughts are with you all, from Robbo, Pen and Jamie-lei. x
To all Scotts family, especially my mate Joe. Am gutted for you all, it's unfair and a sad loss of a good bloke. Hope United do the double for you Joe.
Our thoughts are with you all, from Robbo, Pen and Jamie-lei. x
Posted by: barbara, rishton on 11:47pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]SV650[/bold] wrote:
On the pic, the left side of the car's crumpled in, which [italic][bold]appears to indicate[/bold] [/italic] that the car, coming from the Accrington direction, travelling towards Whalley, *[italic][bold]may[/bold][/italic] * have turned right in to the garden centre in front of the bike. Poor Scott, probably never had a chance. [/quote] well said .good night godbless love barbara and peter x
SV650 wrote:
On the pic, the left side of the car's crumpled in, which appears to indicate that the car, coming from the Accrington direction, travelling towards Whalley, *may * have turned right in to the garden centre in front of the bike. Poor Scott, probably never had a chance.
well said .good night godbless love barbara and peter x
Posted by: Darren Wright, Souris, Manitoba, Canada on 4:54pm Sun 11 May 08
RIP Scott, 35 is to young to be taken from his family. I went to school with Scott and use to hang out after school, not been in touch for years. Scott was a real family man.
RIP Scott, 35 is to young to be taken from his family. I went to school with Scott and use to hang out after school, not been in touch for years. Scott was a real family man.
Posted by: nadine, gt harwood on 11:19am Mon 12 May 08
Didnt know Scott but seen him out and about my daughter knows his son Joe and its a very sad time my thoughts go out to all his family and friends r.i.p Scott xx
Didnt know Scott but seen him out and about my daughter knows his son Joe and its a very sad time my thoughts go out to all his family and friends r.i.p Scott xx
Posted by: Kevin, Lisa, Terri, Toni, Stacy & Harry, Mansfield on 12:53pm Mon 12 May 08
RIP Scott, you will always be in the hearts and thoughts of everyone who knew and loved you, our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time, we are all thinking of you.
RIP Scott, you will always be in the hearts and thoughts of everyone who knew and loved you, our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time, we are all thinking of you.
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