Tributes to Exmouth motorcyclist

Jake Knight's bike hit deer then car

Tributes have been paid to a 20-year-old motorcycle rider who died in a collision on Trow Hill in Sidford last week after hitting a deer on the road.

Jake Knight, pictured, from Exmouth, has been remembered by his family as ‘the most wonderful, kind-hearted, gentle person’.

Mr Kinght's black Aprilia motorbike was involved in a collision with the deer, and subsequently a Volkswagen Polo, at around 8.35 p.m. on Tuesday 17 August.

His family has paid the following tribute: “Tragically taken from us far too soon, our beloved angel Jake. The most wonderful, kind-hearted, gentle person we had the honour of knowing and loving for 20 years. 

“He touched the hearts and lives of so many on his short journey; a very special human being who we loved and will always love. Jake, you have left a massive void not only in our lives, but also in the lives of those lucky enough to have known you.

“You will still be part of us always and forever.  Hope you have lots of bikes to ride in biker heaven. 

“No words can ever express the pain we now bear, thank you for 20 years of love and laughter and for being part of our lives.

“We will be together again one day Mum, Dad, Neve and all of the family xxxx.”