Family give touching tribute to Ripon man who died in A61 collision

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They said: "Keiran, who lived in Ripon, was previously of the 49 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Keiran was born in Fife, Scotland and moved around the country with his parents as the mining community was diminishing.

"The family eventually settled in Stoke-on-Trent where Keiran attended local schools. Following this Keiran joined the armed forces, taking the opportunity to travel the globe and then working for over 30 years for a local family business.

"Keiran was married for more than 25 years living in the Yorkshire area. He leaves behind his partner Debs of over seven years and their lovely doggies Nardie and Ozzy. Keiran will be terribly missed by his family and friends.

"Keiran was well known for his love of music and specifically for his passion for Northern Soul. Keiran loved cars and motorbikes which gave him a fabulous circle of friends and he hated to see any animal cruelty."

Keiran tragically died on Saturday, July 25 at around 9.20pm when his vehicle left the road as he was travelling along the A61 towards the village of Skipton-on-Swale from the Busby Stoop roundabout. Keiran was driving a red Lexus coupe at the time.

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Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage from the area around the time of the incident. If you have any information which could help police establish the full circumstances of this incident contact [email protected] quoting reference: 12200127493.