NHS blood courier killed in crash was 'much loved'

A motorcyclist carrying blood supplies for the NHS when he died after a crash was "much loved" and a "dedicated volunteer", his family have said.

Timothy Minett,78, was riding a Blood Bikes Wales Honda motorbike that collided with a white Volkswagen van on the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos in Pembrokeshire at about 18:20 BST on 2 July.

Blood Bikes Wales volunteers help the NHS by delivering emergency blood, donor milk and medical equipment between hospitals.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the rider died at the scene and the 56-year-old driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Known to family and friends as Tim, they said he was "a dedicated volunteer Blood Bikes Wales rider who was volunteering at the time of the collision".

"[We are] deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend," the family added.