THE FAMILY of a young man killed in a motorbike crash have paid tribute to him.

Daniel Stone from Gosport died after his motorcycle collided with the central reservation on the A32 Gosport Road in Fareham.

The incident happened at 8am yesterday morning and the 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, his family said: "Daniel, affectionately referred to as 'Daniel son' by his family, is lovingly missed by his parents, Phil and Michelle, and his brothers and sisters; Paris, Kial, Harry, Bluebell, Jimmy and Fred.

"Daniel was a local lad who grew up in the Gosport area and lived life to the full. He was passionate about his music and bikes and will be missed by his many friends."