A third person has died after suffering serious injuries in a horror crash that hospitalised multiple motorcyclists.
Four motorcyclists were involved in a crash with a car on the A36 at Knook, south of Warminster, at around 10.30am on Saturday, May 31, sparking a large emergency service response.
62-year-old biker Rob Best died at the scene and three others were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
On June 5, police confirmed that a woman in her 60s who had been riding pillion on a different Vespa had died in hospital.
Police have now confirmed another of the victims, a man in his 60s, died from his injuries in hospital on the evening of June 12.
Officers said enquiries were still ongoing, and they are appealing for anyone who has not spoken to them to get in touch.
Posting on the Warminster Police Facebook page on Friday, June 13, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “A third person has sadly died following a collision between a car and three motorcycles on the A36 at Knook on May 31.
“At around 10.30am, a red Toyota Prius and three Vespas were involved in a collision.
“One of the Vespa riders, Robert Best, 62, from Bradley Stoke, was declared dead at the scene, and a woman in her 60s riding pillion on a separate Vespa died in hospital on June 5.
“A third person, a man in his 60s, riding the third Vespa, sadly died from his injuries in hospital yesterday evening (12/06). His next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with his family.
“We continue to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident as our enquiries into the collision continue.
“If you witnessed the collision, and we haven’t yet spoken to you, please contact Wiltshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 101 of May 31.
“Alternatively, you can contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”
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Following Rob’s death, he was described by his family as being “loved and adored by all who knew him”.
In a moving public tribute, they said: “On Saturday, May 31, our beloved Robert Best lost his life in a road traffic accident.
“We would like to thank those who stopped and helped Rob and his friends to support them whilst waiting for the emergency services.
"Rob was loved and adored by all who knew him. He dedicated his life to being a good husband, father, son, brother and friend.”
Rob was described as an adventurous person who will live on in the memories of those who knew him.
His family added: "Rob always sought the next adventure, whether that was going up the Empire State Building for his 60th or scuba diving in Mauritius.
“Rob and his friend from his local scooter club were on their way for their next adventure to Normandy when the tragedy happened.
"He leaves behind his extensive family and friends, all of whom are devastated by his loss. We ask for privacy to process during this difficult time.
"His loss will leave a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. He had an impact on so many lives and will continue to live on in our memories."
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