Newlywed killed in motorcycle crash just two days after marrying in ‘fairytale’ ceremony

  • Police believe Phillip Cleary, 34, lost control of his motorcycle
  • Family are joined by friends to write heartfelt tributes to the man who ‘achieved so much’

By
Anna Edwards

04:51 EST, 2 August 2012

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07:14 EST, 2 August 2012

A bridegroom died in an horrific motorcycle crash just two days after his ‘fairytale’ wedding.

Newlywed Phillip John Cleary, 34, died after his motorbike was hit by two cars on a country road just two days after marrying his fiancee Gemma.

Police say they believe he lost control of his motorbike and collided with one car before hitting another.

Mr Cleary, of Howden, near Hull, Yorkshire, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A164, on the road between Howden and Middleton on the Wolds, on Monday evening.

Tragedy: Phillip Cleary died in a motorcycle accident, just days after marrying his beautiful partner Gemma

Tragedy: Phillip Cleary died in a motorcycle accident, just days after marrying his beautiful partner Gemma

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook page paying tribute to him, called In Memory of Phill Cleary.

His sister Lisa Cleary wrote: ‘My big brother. You have grown up to be such a kind-hearted, funny and generous man with such a great spirit.

‘You were taken way too young and at such a special time in your life.

‘You will be in my heart and in my soul forever. We will all miss you so much.’

She later posted: ‘Phill, it’s very apparent that you touched so many people’s lives and will leave a huge hole in all our hearts.

‘Everyone is saying you are a legend and I have to agree.

‘You will never get old and grey, you will be remembered as the 34-year-old man, who achieved so much, met the love of his life and got to marry her in front of many smiling faces.

‘I am so proud to be able to call you my brother and you will live on in our hearts forever.’

Mr Cleary was originally from east Hull and was the managing partner of The Citadel Partnership, a health and safety consultancy for the construction industry.

It is believed he worked as a doorman at pubs and clubs in Hull city centre.

'Lost control': The scene of the fatal collision on the A614 outside Middlethorpe Farm where Mr Cleary passed away

‘Lost control’: The scene of the fatal collision on the A614 outside Middlethorpe Farm where Mr Cleary passed away

Scene of the accident: Family and friends have taken to Facebook to pay their respects to the popular newlywed

Scene of the accident: Family and friends have taken to Facebook to pay their respects to the popular newlywed

His mum Sue Cleary, of east Hull, simply wrote: ‘My darling son I love and miss you so much.’

Friend Richard Giles posted: ‘I will never forget your trembling bottom lip when you saw Gemma walking down the aisle.

‘In my drunken state, I was thinking of sneaking off to bed on Saturday without saying goodbye, if I did I wouldn’t have got to say how happy I am for you and proud I was to be part of your big day.’

Ruth Colarieti, of San Luca restaurant in Hessle, said Mr and Mrs Cleary were looking forward to their wedding when they visited the restaurant last week.

She wrote: ‘So shocked and saddened to hear of this devastating news.

‘Phil and Gemma were in the restaurant only last week telling us how excited they both were for their wedding on Saturday. Such a lovely couple with the world at their feet.’

A HUmberside Police spokesman said: ‘He was riding a blue coloured Honda motorcycle and was travelling along the A614 from Howden in the direction of Middleton on the Wolds, when the it is believed he lost control of the motorcycle.

‘This resulted in a collision with a silver coloured Toyota Rav, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

‘The motorcycle then collided with a blue coloured Ford Focus, also travelling in the opposite direction.

‘Mr Cleary sadly died at the scene.

‘The occupants travelling in the other vehicles were not injured.’

 

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Heartbreaking news. Thoughts are with her and the family x

Too sad for words. His wife and family will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight. I hope you can all find comfort in your happy memories. He sounded like a wonderful person.

Oh how sad is this. My youngest son is just two years older than Mr Cleary, and is going to propose to his girlfriend in a few days time. We assume they have a lifetime of happiness ahead of them. My son loves bikes and has said one day he’ll get back on one (despite having a very bad accident on one many years ago). I’ve known two dear people who’ve lost their lives on bikes. It makes my blood run cold. I’ve no idea what the answer is. RIP Phillip, my thoughts are with your wife and family.

Just one word…..Just so so sad. R.I.P. young man and prayers for your widow.

How sad, im glad they had there day for the brides sake and loved ones but nonetheless tragic – i dont think its appropriate to comment on motorcyclists on this article – i am not a motorcyclist though id like to be, motorcyclists have as much right to be on the road as much as anyone else – accidents happen in all aspects of life. Sadly this is one of them.

RIP Bro

My condolences to the wife, family and friends of Mr Cleary. I know of some women who have said to their motorcycling partners – it’s the bike or me. That is sad too, since a competent rider can have such enjoyment and at less cost than a car. Let’s hope the police investigation gets to the bottom of this, e.g. mechanical failure, gravel on road, or someone else a bit wide.
– Peter, London, 2/8/2012 13:13————————————————————————————————
I’m afraid I’m one of those women who have uttered the words “it’s me or a bike”. I feel awful that my husband who loved and owned bikes before he met me has had to give them up. Stories like this scare me and my heart breaks for his wife. Such a tragedy and devastating and has brought a tear to my eye. My reason for feeling how I feel is purely the fact I very nearly died in a bike accident myself. I wasn’t expected to live 24 hours but I did and I’ve lived to tell the tale. RIP xxx

Beyond sad, such a lovely couple…my condolences to all xx

What a terrible tragedy to happen so soon after their wedding. They both look so happy in the photos. I cannot begin to imagine what Gemma and his family and friends are going through. I’m so terribly sorry for you.

Omg saddest story ever :(( my heart just breaks for his poor wife. Thoughts and prayers are with family xxx

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