Passers-by talk of horrific sight as biker dies in crash
Flowers from staff at the nearby Morrisons supermarket have since been left at the scene, while readers also left messages of tribute online.
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Hide AdMartin Farrington, who works on Amy Johnson Way, said he watched the traffic build up and stay at a standstill for a 'couple of hours, driving fuming at the delay'.
He wrote on Facebook: "I would sit for an hour in traffic if it meant somebody was receiving the care they deserve, it's just so sad that the guy didn't make it.
"It's truly heartbreaking how a momentary decision can end a life."
"RIP big man," he added.
And Christopher Dias, said he was the traffic lights just after the crash, and saw members of the public fighting to save the man's life.
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Hide AdHe said: "I could see them gently trying to turn him over to give him first aid - shocking scene - poor man RIP."
Lawson Bfaa added: "That ambulance crew worked so hard to save him so this is sad news to hear , the rest of services worked hard to protect others and they have a very hard job to do so just let them get on with it , after all we all got home, sadly this person didn't."Thoughts with the families at this very sad time may they rest in peace"