Man arrested following Newbury businessman's death

A man has been arrested following the death of Steven Huntley in a motorcycle accident

A MAN has been arrested following an accident in which a well-known Newbury businessman died yesterday evening (Friday).

Steven Huntley, aged 47, a major shareholder in the Newbury-based Swift group of companies, died following a motorcycle accident on the Great Shefford Road.

The police are appealing for witnesses to the collision that occurred at Newbury Road, East Shefford, Hungerford, at about 6.36pm on Friday.

Police spokeswoman Victoria Brandon said: “A green Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision where the rider, a 47 year old man, died at the scene.

“A 39 year old man, who was riding a Yamaha motorcycle at the location when the collision occurred, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and taken to Newbury police station.”

She added that they are still investigating the circumstances of the collision and are keen to trace anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw the motorcycles in the area before or at the time of the collision.

Mr Huntley's family made the following statement today (Saturday).

“It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of our beloved father, partner, brother, uncle and son.

“Steven died yesterday (Friday) from injuries sustained in a motorcycle incident on the Great Shefford Road.

“Steve was a vivacious character whose generosity of spirit touched the lives of all those who came into contact with him.

“Steven was a major shareholder in Swift Group of Companies, the express courier and logistics company whose head office has been based in Newbury for 22 years.

“Steve will leave a huge hole in many lives not least his partner Louise, children Zoe, Jay, Lee, Jake and Alfie, sister Debbie, mother Joan and nephews Martin, Danny and Chrissy.”

Anyone with information on the incident should contact the police on 0845 8 505 505.