A motorcyclist who died in a crash has been named as an 83-year-old man from Droitwich.

The rider, who died last month in a crash in the Cotswolds, has been named today as beloved dad and grandfather Rupert Clarkson from Droitwich.

Passionate biker Mr Clarkson was riding his KTM 390 Duke motorcycle at the time of the crash with a black Toyota Yaris on the B4081 Campden Road between Mickleton and Chipping Campden, on Sunday, October 29. The Yaris driver was taken to hospital but was not seriously injured.

In a statement issued today through Gloucestershire Police his family said: "Rupert absolutely loved riding his motorbike – it was a lifelong passion of his.

"He was part of two clubs that were close to his heart, the Worcester Motorcycle Club and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

"Every Sunday he would meet up with other riders and they would ride out together. He had a huge amount of love for the clubs and his fellow riders.

"Rupert was a loving husband, father of two and grandfather to three children.

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"He was a well established mechanic back in the 1970s and 1980s around the Vale of Evesham, and he then moved onto Droitwich to start a garden machinery business with his son.

"His relaxing downtime was the love of gardening as he loved growing fuchsias with his wife. He always enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and dogs.

"Rupert will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends."

The family has asked for any donations in Rupert's memory to be made to Great Western Air Ambulance, which covers Gloucestershire: https://greatwesternairambulance.com/