TRIBUTES have been paid tonight to a Suffolk man who died when his motorbike was in a head on collision with a car.David Berry, 48, of High Road, Trimley, near Felixstowe, was killed on Monday after he was thrown from his BSA machine following an accident with a Ford Fiesta.

TRIBUTES have been paid tonight to a Suffolk man who died when his motorbike was in a head on collision with a car.

David Berry, 48, of High Road, Trimley, near Felixstowe, was killed on Monday after he was thrown from his BSA machine following an accident with a Ford Fiesta.

His long-term partner Ursulaand Mr Berry's family, including his four brothers, said an enormous hole has been left in their lives.

They said: “His life centred around his passion for classic motorcycles. He was a well-respected and acknowledged expert in the field and over the years he restored and rode numerous classic and rare machines, winning many awards. Life was never dull with David and his unique sense of humour.”

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the collision, which happened around 8.40am on Kirton Road, Trimley, about 400 metres from the A14 interchange.