Family mourn 'irreplaceable' man killed in crash

Danny Fullbrook
BBC News, Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police Bobby Smith is wearing a grey hoody with a Jack Russell puppy sitting on his lap.Bedfordshire Police
Bobby Smith's family said he "lived for his family, his work, and his dogs"

A motorcyclist who died after a collision has been described by his family as "irreplaceable".

Bobby Smith, 29, from Markyate, Hertfordshire, died on the A5183 Watling Street on the outskirts of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, at about 05:40 GMT on 3 March.

Bedfordshire Police arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since released him on bail.

In a tribute, Mr Smith's family described him as a "source of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear".

Kimberley Piper/BBC Flowers, photos and tributes left on the side of the road at the site of a traffic collision. Kimberley Piper/BBC
Mr Smith was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.

It continued: "Bobby lived for his family, his work, and his dogs, pouring his energy into the things and people that mattered most to him.

"He was hard-working and humble, never seeking recognition but always giving his best.

"His presence was irreplaceable, and now, in his absence, we feel a void that words cannot fill."

Bedfordshire Police have asked anyone with information to contact them.

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