TRIBUTES have been paid to a "kind and loyal" dad-to-be who was killed when his motorbike crashed into a lorry.
Paul David Ransom, 25, from Waterlooville, Hamps, tragically died following the horror smash on the A272 on May 24.
The expectant father was making his way to work at a car garage around 7.26am when cops received reports of a collision.
Paul, who got married to his wife Sophie in November, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His heartbroken family have now paid tribute to him.
In a statement they said: "Paul was on his way to work in Liss when the collision happened – a job he loved with White Rose Garages.
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"He lived in Waterlooville with his wife, Sophie. They married last November at Southend Barns.
"Paul and Sophie are expecting their first baby in October and Paul was so excited to be a dad to a little girl.
"He was an active cyclist in his early 20s and enjoyed going to the gym with his friends and for walks on the beach in Southsea.
"Paul was kind, loyal and always funny. He was taken far too soon and his family are very grateful for the love that has been sent their way.
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"They would also like to express huge gratitude to the many people who helped at the scene."
Hampshire Police are still investigating the collision between Paul's blue Suzuki motorbike and a heavy goods vehicle.
Anyone with dash cam footage can call police on 101 quoting reference 44230204692.
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