'Everyone wanted to be like Wayne': Emotional tribute to Stafford biker who died after crash

An emotional tribute has been paid to a motorcyclist described as 'one of a kind' by his family, after he died following a crash in Hednesford on Tuesday.

The victim was today named by Staffordshire Police as 54-year-old Stafford man Wayne Hussain.

The force also issued a heartfelt statement from his brother Shayne, which said: "Wayne was truly one of a kind, they really did break the mould when he entered this world.

"With his great big heart and razor-sharp humour, he made so many people happy and left an eternal impression on everyone that knew him. To so many people, from all walks of life, the mere mention of his name raises a smile and a story.

"He lit up a room and raised everyone's spirit when he arrived. Wayne was always full of fun and laughter.

"No party was complete without him, often leading the singing with his guitar and Beatles songbook to hand.

"Everyone loved being around Wayne because he made all of their lives so much more fun and interesting.

"Deep down, everyone wanted to be like Wayne, a free-spirit that refused to be caged by the humdrum daily routine and social conventions. He was a hero for all of us and we lived our dreams through him."

Shayne added: "Wayne was a maverick; never following the crowd or someone else's rules.

"He treated everybody with decency and respect and never had a bad word for anyone.

"Whether when walking around Buckingham Palace in his denims and shades, or working the Soup Kitchen for the homeless on Christmas Eve, everyone was equally deserving in his eyes.

"As all who knew him will tell, he was straight-talking and never afraid to offer his opinion. He liked a good argument but it would usually end in smiles.

"A brilliant salesman, he would always manage to bring you around to his way of thinking. Such a great human being, it was difficult to disagree with him.

"He was worldly-wise and taught so many life-lessons to so many young people, helping them through difficult times and often shaping their futures in a positive way."

Among Mr Hussain's passions were music, motorbikes, cars and martial arts, while his brother said he was always fond of a Chinese of Balti takeaway.

Shayne said: "Wayne lived for his music and his motorbikes and cars. He never lost his interest in martial arts and in more recent times he enjoyed an afternoon at the allotment. He was always partial to a Chinese and a Balti - with extra chillies, of course. Wayne was so generous. Not in a materialistic way (money had no real value to him) but in his actions.

"If you were ever in a fix or needed help, you knew that Wayne would be there for you; no hesitation.

"Whether towing your broken-down motor, loading his van with your old freezer to take to the tip, or giving you 'a throw' with new fence panels, Wayne would be there smiling, music blaring out from his van's speakers, decked out in his silk shirt and dark shades.

"Everybody knew when Wayne was in town. His only reward for his services was knowing that by lending a helping hand he had made you feel happy.

"Wayne will be missed desperately by everyone, not only his devout mum, Yvonne, his extremely proud brother, Shayne, his loving girlfriend, Stephanie, and his loyal dog, Lucy, but by all of his family and friends, of which there were so many.

"All of our lives will be poorer without him around, that's for sure. But he has left a lifetime of joyful memories for us all to recall, which will continue to free our spirits.

"Wayne will continue to bring so much happiness to all who knew him, whenever they meet and share stories about his exploits. His memory will live on for all of us and he will continue to be the life and soul of the party as he watches over us.

"As Wayne would have wanted (and frequently told us so), he will continue to make us smile and feel love every time we think of him. He will continue to be in all of our lives because there is a little piece of Wayne inside all of us now."

The incident happened at 3.40pm on Tuesday at the junction of Rugeley Road and Station Road in Hednesford.

Mr Hussain passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital the following morning.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should speak to Staffordshire Police on 101.