A motorcyclist killed in a collision on the M27 has been named as Royal Navy veteran Richard Skilton, 66, from Gosport. Police were called at 6.39am on Friday, 16 October, to a report of a collision on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 12, involving a black and white Triumph motorcycle. Mr Skilton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family tribute
His family have released a tribute describing him as a "devoted husband, loving father of five and proud grandfather of 10, with another on the way that he will unfortunately never get to meet."
The tribute said Mr Skilton "completed a full career in the Royal Navy, dedicating many years of his life to serving his country," and was "a passionate motorcycle enthusiast."
Police appeal
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they "continue to ask anyone with information about this collision to contact police on 101, quoting 44260508127."
