THE family of a man who died following a crash in the Queensway Tunnel earlier this week has paid tribute to "a boy with a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room".
Korben Bell was riding a Sur-ron bike when the single-vehicle collision happened on the Birkenhead to Liverpool carriageway on Tuesday afternoon (August 11).
The 24-year-old, who lived in Cheshire, was taken to hospital but died the following day, Wednesday, August 12.
The incident took place about two-thirds of the way through the tunnel toward Liverpool.
In a statement, Mr Bell’s family said: "Our boy, Korben. A boy with a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room.
"Korben was the best son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend and loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
"He had a way of making everyone laugh, wherever he went and brought so much happiness and positivity to the people around him no matter what.
"From our beautiful blue-eyed, blond-haired boy, to the gorgeous man he grew into, we will forever be so proud to call you ours.
"Our hearts are completely broken.
"There are no words to describe the pain of losing you.
"This isn’t goodbye, our boy.
"It’s simply until we see you again.
"Loved by us all, always."
Merseyside Police say an investigation into the collision continues.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, lead investigating officer from the Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "My thoughts remain with Korben's family at this desperately sad time.
"They are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
"Our enquiries into the collision remain ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who saw the bike in the tunnel or witnessed the collision and has not yet come forward to do so.
"In addition if anyone has dash cameras fitted to their vehicle, please check if the incident has been captured.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media @MerPolCC or by calling the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747.
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