The grieving family of a passionate biker, known as the “life and soul of the party,” has paid homage to his memory following his tragic death in a serious collision with a van earlier this month.
Chris Brown, 37, was a dedicated “family man” who prioritized his children, his loved ones shared, just weeks after he was fatally injured in an accident on Stephenson Street in Wallsend, Newcastle.
An experienced biker, Chris was riding his Harley Davidson motorbike around 4:30 PM on Monday, April 7, when he collided with a brown Mercedes Sprinter van.
37-year-old Chris Brown. (Image: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE) Residing in South Shields and a member of the Hells Angels, Chris suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, but tragically passed away a few days later, on April 10.
In light of this, Chris’s wife, Stacey, has shared a poignant tribute to her husband, recalling the moment she received the distressing news of the accident.
She expressed: “Chris was a true family man who would do anything for his kids; they were always his top priority.
“We’ve been together for 20 years, and everyone who knew us understood the depth of our bond. We genuinely were the real deal.
“Relationships like ours are rare, and that has impacted many people who knew how deeply in love we were.
“He was loved by everyone. He truly was the life and soul of any gathering.”
She continued: “My brother worked alongside Chris and was the first to arrive at the scene, as he was driving just behind him.
“When I received the call from my brother, I immediately knew something was wrong with Chris, and my heart sank. I sensed it was serious.
“Chris was an exceptionally skilled rider—he had been riding bikes since around the age of seven. It’s inconceivable that something like this could happen to such an experienced individual.
“He started with sports bikes in his youth, but as he grew older, he transitioned to Harleys, which is when he joined the Hells Angels.”
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police Constable John Boddy of Northumbria Police remarked, “This is an incredibly tragic incident that has, unfortunately, resulted in the death of a man while commuting home from work.
“Our thoughts are with Chris’s family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time.”
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“We will continue to support them in any way they need.”
He concluded: “Thank you to those who have reached out so far.
“I encourage anyone else who may have information or video footage regarding the moments surrounding the incident to please come forward.”