TRIBUTES have been paid to a 22-year-old motorbike rider who was killed in a head-on crash in Baildon.
The woman, named locally as Liz Swinhoe-Phelan, was riding a white Triumph Speed Triple motorbike at Hollins Hill towards Guiseley when the collision occurred with a white Audi A3 travelling in the opposite direction.
Emergency services attended, including fire crews from Shipley and Rawdon, but she was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash which took place at about 6.10pm on Monday.
The Audi driver, a woman aged 49, has been spoken to by officers, said a West Yorkshire Police spokesman.
Ms Swinhoe-Phelan was employed as a logistics co-ordinator at Direct Distribution Services, a motorcycle parts firm based in Tong Park, Baildon.
The company where she had worked since June this year paid tribute to her on its Facebook page saying: “We are all deeply saddened by the tragic and unexpected loss of our wonderful friend and colleague, Liz, doing what she loved the most, riding her motorbike.
“Liz was a kind young woman who was always full of life, laughter and fun, and always willing to lend a hand and give advice to her wide circle of biker friends.
“We will miss her terribly. Our love and prayers are with her family and friends at this very sad time.”
“Ride high in the sky x.”
On her Facebook page, Miss Swinhoe-Phelan, who lived in Leeds but was originally from Buckingham, posted pictures of herself enjoying track days on her Triumph.
One friend Mark Pearson wrote: “Liz was a great person, one of life’s good guys.
"Everyone who knew her is devastated. So sad, she was such a lovely person.”
An online fundraising page has been set up to support her family at gofundme.com/collecting-for-liz-swinhoephelan.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the collision, or the movements of either vehicle prior to it, to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, quoting log 1510 of October 2.
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What is your response?Too Young ;-( Bikes are my passion, i have seen to many dies over the years. very very sad. Rest peacefully Mike x
What is your response?I was the 1st nurse to stop at the scene. So sorry we couldn't save you Liz. You've been in my thoughts ever since. Don't rest in peace RIDE HIGH X
What is your response?All our photo's are of you smiling or with your bike. Just can't take it in that you are gone. You've gained your wings all to soon, I wish you were still with us. Ride with the angels and watch over those still with us.XxXx
What is your response?Lizzie was a lady I met through work, she shined light on my work day, everyone at Direct Distribution will feel this, sad loss. RIP young lady X My thoughts are with your family and friends xx
What is your response?I am so close to crying ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
What is your response?So sorry that hear the so sad news I knew her through my work Always a pleasant n cheerful lady R.i.p Lizzie
What is your response?Ride high angel... Sending all our condolences to family and everyone whos heart liz had a place in. thank you to all for being a part of her life. i never got the chance to meet u properly liz (family aye!!) but still not nice to hear the sad news, its lovely to hear you was a happy bright bubbly lady but so sad u have gone to soon...RIP angel from your distance family on grandads side, sorry we never had the chance to know each other xxx
What is your response?Very sad news RIP xxx Ride high Ride free xxxxxx
What is your response?RIP Liz - Saw you a few times at Route59Cafe and saw your posts re the great jobs you did of cleaning bikes too. Wish I'd pulled my finger out and let you clean mine while I had the chance Always deeply sad to hear of the loss of a fellow biker - my thoughts are with your family and friends Ride Free xxx
What is your response?So sad to hear of the death of a young Lady on her motorbike,i am on L plates at the moment and know that car drivers don't look for motorbikes has they should. My Heart goes out to her family and friends,a young lady riding free on her motorbike enjoying her freedom of the open road. May you ride free with the Angels and your friends,may Love embrace your soul for ever. God bless you young Lady,ride free.
What is your response?God Bless.
What is your response?This is truly as sad day for all her biker friends and family and I enjoyed riding with you on the group rides with The chicken strip brigade has some enjoyable rides you will be missed until we all meet again ride high and just keep smiling make sure mark doesn't get into trouble up there all my love Spider
What is your response?So sorry to hear of your passing Lizzie. I remember you turning up on our ride outs. Nothing but a slip of a girl, all L plates and enthusiasm. Like a mini Marquez. Riding out with the bigs boys and girls. It's been a joy to see how you fully embraced motorcycling and your passion was clear for all to see. Ride with the angels kiddo. RIP 😢
What is your response?Ride free Liz. My thoughts are with your family and friends. Gone but not forgotten x
What is your response?I didn’t know you personally but I know you were a lovely person by reading all the comments and messages left by those who did know you. RIP sister; ride free.
What is your response?RIP Liz, we will miss you. I know you will ride high in the sky with the Big bear Mark and he will look after you as you both look down on the rest of us xx
What is your response?Didn't know you personally but ride on sister. Prayers to all of her family, friends and coworkers 💗ðŸâŒâ•ï¸â£ï¸
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Didn't know you personally but ride on sister. Prayers to all of her family, friends and coworkers 💗ðŸâŒâ•ï¸â£ï¸ What is your response?One of the good ones, warm and friendly and would help anyone at a moments notice and was a true biker. Ride free in biker heaven x
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One of the good ones, warm and friendly and would help anyone at a moments notice and was a true biker. Ride free in biker heaven x What is your response?Met this lovely young lady at squires, we were on a test day, test riding new bikes, she was in our group, very chatty very funny such a nice person, so very sorry and saddened by this news, love to her and her family and friends. Xx
What is your response?Rip angel xx
What is your response?I didn't know Liz personally I saw her on the ride to Blackpool and spoke to her on Facebook about getting my bike cleaned. When I heard she had died it saddend me because she got taken from us at such a young age. She had her whole life a head of her my condolences go to her family. R.I.P Liz fly high and watch over your brothers and sisters.
What is your response?Ride free #motorbike women. Such a loss. 🌹🌹
What is your response?Such a sad loss of young life and will be missed by all the biking community and friends. My thoughts go to liz's family and friends god bless and rip. From dave sizzler and all the squires marshals .x
What is your response?Although I didnt have the chance to meet you I feel your loss as a motorbike woman. We are a close knit family of ladies who love to ride. My thoughts are with your loved ones and everyone who is affected. Ride high lovely lady xxx
What is your response?Ride Free & High You lived your dream , by your own moto in life you lived it well. Fellow motorbikewomen
What is your response?Liz I never met you but watched your YouTube videos. So sad to loose another sister. Ride free. Lady Hepcat X
What is your response?I didn't know her personally, but so sad to lose a fellow biker and #MotorbikeWomen friend. My condolences to the family. RIP xx
What is your response?Loved how you made me feel so welcome on my first ride out in group and how you ate more crisps instead of real food to save a trip to the bank machine lol Thanks for your advice on my chain, tyres and everything else. You will be missed so much Ride high sister xx
What is your response?Still cant believe it...gone but not forgotten. RIP Liz, deepest sympathies go out to all your family and close friends. Ride free on that track in the sky ⤠xxx
What is your response?Sweet dreams liz ride proud with mark up there cart believe I've lost 2 biker friends in 4 weeks I know mark byram will look after you and I know you will both ride like the wind sweet dreams hunni sweet dreams x
What is your response?Met this lady a few times.... such a warm harted woman .... so sad she now taken from us Ride high... ride free
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Met this lady a few times.... such a warm harted woman .... so sad she now taken from us Ride high... ride free Liz Swinhoe-Phelan book of condolence
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