HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a "one in a million dad" who died in a horror motorbike crash in a Scottish town. Mark Dillon, 37, tragically passed away after the fatal collision on Edinburgh Road in Motherwell, Lanarkshire , on Monday afternoon. 3 Mark Dillon tragically died after the horror crash Credit: FACEBOOK 3 He was riding his motorbike when it crashed in Motherwell Credit: FACEBOOK 3 Tributes have been paid to the dad-of-three Credit: FACEBOOK Emergency services raced to the scene on the A775 road, near the junction for Biggar Road, at around 4.
25pm. The dad-of-three, from Coatbridge, was riding a blue Yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle at the time when he crashed with a red Ford Focus. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The 59-year-old male driver of the car was uninjured in the fatal smash. READ MORE SCOTTISH NEWS BLAZE HORROR Firefighter injured after flat torched in Scots town as locals evacuated SUNNY SKIES Sunshine set to continue for Scots after basking in warmest weather in UK Mark's devastated family have paid tribute to the doting dad on social media after the crash. His heartbroken partner Rachel shared the news with loved ones on Facebook and said her "family was torn apart" after she lost her "soulmate".
Our world and family was torn apart, my best friend and soul mate Mark Dillon was in a bad crash...
anyone who knew Mark knew his life was his three kids and our lives will never be the same Rachel Mark's partner In an emotional post, she wrote: "I really didn’t want to be writing this so soon on social media but there’s already been posts put up and I’m getting a lot of messages. "Yesterday our world and family was torn apart, my best friend and soul mate Mark Dillon was in a bad crash on his motorbike and didn’t pull through. Most read in The Scottish Sun GONE TOO SOON Tragedy as DJ who featured on BBC & worked with legend dies from rare cancer 'STILL A FAN' Slovan Bratislava boss can't wait to unleash Rangers cult hero son on Celtic NEW SAINT Brown and Kennedy in running for St Johnstone job - but neither are favourites 'A DISGRACE' Members fume at sudden closure of golf course owned by ex-Rangers chairman "For anyone who knew Mark knew his life was his three kids and our lives will never be the same.
"Appreciate the love and messages from everyone - we just need time to process what’s happened and be together as a family just now." Man & teenage girl rushed to hospital after car crashes in Scots 'police chase' His sister Emma added that she has "never felt pain like it" after her brother passed away two days ago. She said: "I feel numb having to write this, sadly we lost my brother Mark Dillon today in a motorbike accident.
I've never felt pain like it. "The full family's hearts have been ripped out, it just doesn't feel real. I just want to wake up from a bad dream.
"It's not goodbye bro, it's until we meet again." Other friends and family have also taken to social media to pay their respects. One person posted: "Can't believe I'm writing this.
R.I.P Mark Dillon.
"Absolutely gutted for your beautiful Mrs and your three beautiful kids and your family aswell. Sadly we lost my brother Mark Dillon today in a motorbike accident. I've never felt pain like it.
.. the full family's hearts have been ripped out Emma Mark's sister "Thank you for everything you ever did for me all those years ago I'll never forget it or you, You were a true friend to me and I'll always be grateful".
Another added: "I can't believe I'm writing this my heart is broken for your children and your family, Marky boy you were one in a million. "You were always there for everyone and anyone a always seen you out and about your at peace now fly high with the angels son you will never be forgotten. "My thoughts and prayers to all marks family Rachel and his kids at this sad, difficult time".
Someone else shared: "Rest easy brother Mark Dillon. One of the only real ones about. "Never forget you and everything you done for me bro rest in peace".
I can't believe I'm writing this my heart is broken for your children and your family, Marky boy you were one in a million Mark's friend post on Facebook While a fourth said: "Rest easy Mark Dillon no words, sending love to Rachel, your kids and family". And a fifth chimed in: "Another taken far too young thinking of your family Mark Dillon rest easy." Police locked down the road for seven hours after the crash to allow collision investigators to conduct inquiries at the scene.
The force has also launched a probe into the incident and has said that enquiries are ongoing. Sergeant Nick Twigg, Road Policing, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died. “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone who can assist is asked to get in touch.
Read more on the Scottish Sun 'MESS' We can't sell house because of neighbour's eyesore sculpture, it's a monstrosity WEIGHT TO GO Michelle McManus branded 'stunning' as she dazzles in bikini after weight loss “If you were driving near the area at the time and have not already spoken to police, or have dash-cam that could assist then please make contact with officers.” "Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2476 of Monday, 16 September, 2024.".
