Stuntman trainee killed in motorcycle crash

Tributes have been paid to a man who was training to be a stuntman following his death in a motorcycle crash.

Thomas Auger, 23, was killed on Long Ley, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on 27 March.

In a statement released by Hertfordshire Police, his mother said he was "fearless" and his "first love was karate".

"Tom’s main desire was to help others and he had a beautiful way of being able to connect with everyone he met and inspired many children whilst teaching karate to them," she said.

As a child he was "very happy and full of life".

"He loved being physically active and when he wasn’t training for, or teaching, karate, he enjoyed trampolining, gymnastics and indoor climbing," his mum said.

"He also had a passion for motorbikes and fast cars."

Aged 14, he attained his black belt at the Lea Valley Karate Association.

Mr Auger lived in Welwyn Garden City and taught karate classes to younger pupils at Hertfordshire charity, Space.

"He had a way of being able to tune in to what could help others learn and would focus on that," the tribute continued.

Mr Auger, who ran his own business, was working towards his stunt register licence when he died. He was due to take his trampoline stunt test on 15 April.

"He had made contacts with people within the stunt industry and was looking forward to where his chosen career would take him," his mother added.

"If Tom’s passing means that each individual he touched can use just a spark of the love he gave, then the world can be a more peaceful and loving place."

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