The Telegraph & Argus has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes to Stephen Ward. 

Mr Ward, from Bradford, died after he was involved in a road traffic accident on Shipley Airedale Road on Wednesday.

Anyone who would like to pay tribute or offer their condolences is invited to leave a message on this page.

To add your own contribution, click the red 'Add your contribution now' button below.

There may be a slight delay in your messages appearing on the page as they must first be approved by Telegraph & Argus staff.

Community answers

Book of Condolence - Stephen Ward

"Leave your tributes and messages of condolence for Stephen Ward, from Bradford"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Paul O'Toole

What is your response?Sending my deepest condolences to all family members.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Thanks to everyone for your kind words on this sad occasion. It is a comfort to my family at this time. Thanks to air ambulance crew and emergency service along with Bradford Police and neuro team at LGI. RIP Stephen love Mum xx

From Jacqueline Howe

What is your response?Very sad news his family are in our thoughts RIP 🙏

From Community contributor

What is your response?Farewell Stephen. You struggled in many aspects of life but as a human being you were gentle, kind and generous. Your willingness to help others will be remembered.

From Lee Mason

What is your response?The system failed you badly Stephen, but God won't. May your garden grow in Heaven.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Rest in peace mate.

From Community contributor

What is your response?So upsetting seeing the police attending the young man on my way home from work. That road is very busy with constant traffic. Hope this incident will prevent others from occurring.

From Kelly Wat

What is your response?God bless him x Rip x

From Community contributor

What is your response?So tragic my thoughts go our to his family and friends through this sad time.

From Carol Dyas

What is your response?So tragic and so young.My thoughts go out to his family and friends on this very sad day. RIP Stephen.

From Community contributor

What is your response?What a sorry and sad ending to a young life.

From carol campbell

What is your response?love and miss you Stephen ,you were a good lad love Auntie Carol