The heartbroken family of a 28-year-old motorcycle enthusiast killed in a road smash described him as "simply the best".

Darren Hills, who lived with mum Jenny and brother Chris, in Lincoln Road, Craylands, Basildon, died yards from his home when his Suzuki bike collided with a car in East Mayne on Tuesday.

Published Friday January 16, 2004

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