The grieving parents of an adored son who died in a motorcycle crash have shared tributes to "a fine young man". Ben Rafton, 24, was involved in a collision in Torwood Street, Torquay on Sunday, August 31.

Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a black Audi Q5, a blue Suzuki SV 650 motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger, at around 5pm Ben, from Southampton but originally from Plymouth , suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

His dad described Ben as a "fine young man" with an "infectious smile". His mum, Somaya said the last text she received from her son said 'love you mum'. In a tribute, Ben's dad Barrie said: “Ben, from the happy baby you were to the fine young man you grew into.

“The short time you were given in lif

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