Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed in Sawtry collision
Tyler Ellis remembered for his kindness and infectious smile
The family of Tyler Ellis, a 23-year-old motorcyclist who died following a collision in Sawtry, has paid tribute to him in a heartfelt statement.
Tyler was riding his black Kawaski motorbike when it collided with a red Volvo HGV on the B1043 Old North Road at around 12:50 pm on Monday, 5th October.
He succumbed to his injuries at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge the following day, 6th October.
Tyler's family shared their memories of him as a kind, loving, and likeable young man, whose smile and laughter brightened lives.
They expressed their deep heartbreak and enduring love for him, saying, "There will forever be an emptiness in our hearts that can never be filled."
Alongside the tribute, police continue to appeal for information and dashcam footage from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles involved beforehand.
The driver of the HGV, a 76-year-old man from Wisbech, was uninjured and arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.
He has been released on bail and is due to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station on 4th January 2027.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police via the force website, citing reference 35/77423/26, or call 101 for those without internet access.