‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ father-of-three who died in A142 collision in Cambridgeshire

A family has paid tribute to a “much-loved” father-of-three who died when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a vehicle on the A142 near Soham.

Joshua Bendall, 40, of Barway Road, Soham, was riding his Kawasaki when it was involved in a collision with a Volvo XC90, at the junction with Northfields Road, at about 9pm on April 6.

A 56-year-old woman from Soham was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has been released on bail until May 10.

Joshua’s family said: “Josh was a much-loved father to three wonderful children. All of his family and friends are heartbroken by his death, and his loss leaves a large hole in all our hearts. We believe that he is now in God’s love and keeping.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage should visit Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s website or call 101 quoting incident 531 of April 6.