A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the A34 Handforth bypass over the bank holiday weekend.
Police and other emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway of the A34/A555 at 3.45pm on Saturday, 4th May.
Bradley McLeod from Reddish in Stockport, was riding a black Honda motorcycle when he collided with the central reservation and sadly sustained injuries that proved fatal.
Bradley′s family have paid tribute to him today, saying "Brad was a much loved son, brother, grandson and friend who was loved by everyone he met. Brad had an infectious sense of humour and was passionate about life".
The carriageway was closed for several hours whilst collision investigators examined the scene. Police are providing support to his next of kin and HM Coroner has been informed.
Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact PC Frank Lafferty on 101 quoting incident 641 of 4 May.
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All that knew Brad are in pain right now; not least his family & close friends, especially Mike, Lucy & Antony.
Brad was first introduced to us when he was 17 or so by my son Antony; since then he has been a regular visitor & helped us around the house whenever asked.
Brad had given us regular updates with regard to his motorcycle training & we talked at length about buying & riding his first bike.
I waved Brad & Antony away on Saturday morning & watched them ride until out of sight. The sun was shining; the bike gleaming & Brad looked proud as a peacock!
As a fellow motorcyclist I cannot help but try to piece together the events leading to the accident; we may never know for certain, but it offers some comfort to have seen Brad looking so fine & happy just a short time before....
Our most heartfelt condolances to all who shared his life.
Tony, Clair & Lo xxx
He was a welcome visitor at our house and helped us immensely when we were working on our extension at home. More recently his visits were mainly talking about bikes, helmets, leathers......as this was his latest passion and One of Nige's too.
Nige, Antony, Mike and Bradley all left our house on Friday evening for a ride, Bradley grinning from ear to ear and this is the lasting memory I will keep of him.
Bradley gave everything in life 110% and was passionate about everything he did, he was definitely a one off and had a sense of humour which no one will ever match, or even come close too!
He will be missed by so many people and has certainly left a huge hole in our hearts.
The girls say you're in the clouds now where you wanted to be with the planes!
Clair, Nige, Amelia, Polly and Maggie xxx❤❤
Sleep tight Angel, I know the sun is beaming down because your up there smiling
Love and Miss you always and a day.
Shannon xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I saw you the morning before you rode off and wished I would of hurried up getting ready and went out and had a chat with you and gave you a hug goodbye..but I know your up there smiling down on us, sending us this glorious sunshine so thank you very much Bradders :D
Keep that beautiful cheeky smile on your face! See you soon brother xxxxxxx lo
Alison and dogs, St Agnes, Cornwall
I met Bradley nearly 4 years ago now, and ever since we were good friends and built a strong relationship more and more everyday, and I would call him one of my best friends. He was one in a million and would never find any guy like him in the world. He was honest and caring and full of love with a one of a kind sense of humor which we al loved him for.
Being there with him on Saturday was something no person should ever have to see, never mind his best friends. He was so happy and proud as punch with his bike and he wouldn't have changed anything for the world that day, it was beaming sun, on his prize possession and with his best friends, with a massive smile on his face as he stopped at the lights as he spoke to mike. I take great comfort in that and anyone who reads or hears his final hours should do aswell.
He will never ever ever , for as long as I live be forgotten by anyone, and that's one thing in life I can be sure on. He will always be in my heart and be in my mind every day, till the day I can go and be with him again. He's looking down on all of us and keeping us all safe.
I love you Bradley McLeod, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to be close to your heart.
Miss you every single day without fail
X
I cannot imagine the pain they are going through right now , I am sure the love and support of friends and family will help them through this very very sad time.
Love to Christine, Dale and family and to all Bradleys friends
Helen and Steve Mahon xxx