TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist who died following a crash in Hampshire.

The family of Mark Thomas who died in the road accident on the A33 in Sherfield-on-Loddon have released a tribute.

Officers were called to the A33 in Sherfield-on-Loddon at 8.44am on January 30 following the incident which involved a black Suzuki motorbike and a white lorry.

Motorcyclist Mark, 39, of Wolseley Street, Reading, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have released the following tribute through Hampshire Police.

It said: “Mark was a lovely, sociable guy who was much loved by his family and friends.

“He loved listening to music and playing guitar. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.”

Hampshire Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision and the moments leading up to it.

They have also appealed for any dashcam video footage.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101.