Tributes paid by grieving parents

BEN, 24, DIED IN COLLISION IN TORQUAY

- By SHANNON BROWN

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 father described him as a “fine young man” with an “infectious smile”. His mother, 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.