Police name man killed in Bordon crash

Police are now in a position to name the rider of a Honda motorcycle who was involved in a collision with a Rover car at Ennerdale Road, near the ‘One Stop’ store in Bordon at about 9am Saturday, May 5.

John Barber, 31, of Larmer Close, Fleet, was critically hurt in the crash along with the car driver.  Both were taken under police escort to the Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, where Mr. Barber tragically died from his injuries later on Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Barber worked in Andover and lived in Fleet.  In a family statement his parents said:

John is irreplaceable. He was a much loved son and brother.  We are all totally devastated by his loss.” 

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Farnborough Roads Policing Unit on 0845 045 45 45 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111, quoting Operation Bishopswood.