Fatal collision on A142

A motorcyclist has died after a collision involving two cars on the A142 at Soham.

The rider was travelling from Ely to Soham at just after 4pm on Saturday (16 April) when he was involved in the collision with a silver Seat Altea and a black Ford S-Max.

Officers and paramedics attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has now been named as Patryk Wojtowicz, 23, of Westdrive Gardens, Soham.

In a statement his family said: “Patryk Wojtowicz, a loved son, brother, partner and friend was taken from us on the 16 April 2022, far too soon.

“Patryk will be sadly missed by all and forever in our hearts. He always loved his life to the full and has had a deep passion for motorbikes for many years.

“Patryk is now flying high with the angels and remembering Patryk will always bring a smile to our faces and a warm feeling in our hearts forever and always. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”

The drivers and passengers of the two other cars involved suffered minor injuries.

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the vehicles in the moments leading up to it or who has relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

Contact police either online via our web chat service or call us on 101, quoting incident 325 of 16 April.