Motorcyclist killed in Walsall crash named as Ryan Husted
Updated: A motorcyclist killed in a collision with a car outside a row of shops in the Black Country was named this afternoon as Ryan Husted.
Mr Husted, 25, died after his green Kawasaki bike collided with a silver VW Golf in Cresswell Crescent, Bloxwich.
Today it emerged a man, 52, was arrested and bailed on suspicion of drink driving in connection with the death.
Mr Husted died at the scene despite efforts of passers-by and paramedics Emergency services were called to the road just before 11.15am on Saturday.
Floral tributes were today left at the scene with one to a “funny, crazy, caring lad”, and another: “To my good friend Ryan, aka Rusty, taken way too soon.”
A shop assistant from Dave’s Discount Store tried to keep Mr Husted from falling unconscious after the crash. Chris Constantinou, 38, who runs George’s Fish Bar and and also ran to assist, said: “She was holding his hand and saying ‘stay with us.’ His eyes were open but he’d been badly injured.
“The paramedics arrived and worked on him for a good hour.” John Morgan, 52, who works at Turley’s Fruit Stores & Florist, said: “I used to ride a motorbike and I knew it was a bad accident.”
Firefighters from Bloxwich were first to arrive. Watch commander Tim Middleton said: “We made the car safe and assisted a lone paramedic at the scene until medical back-up arrived.”
Police closed Cresswell Crescent, Sneyd Lane, Roche Road and Tintern Crescent as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the crash for about three hours.
Sgt Gavin Green,of the Collision Investigation Unit, said:“We are keen to hear from any one who saw either of the two vehicles in the area before the collision.
“Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call us as soon as possible.”
Meanwhile, police were today looking at CCTV after a man died after being hit by a lorry. Police cordoned off the A5 Watling Street, from the Longford island, Cannock, to Delta Way, Bridgtown, as medics and forensic officers worked at the Cannock scene.
Floral tributes to the 43-year-old man, who was from Cannock, have been left at the scene. Almost a mile stretch of the road was closed off from around 4.30am on Saturday and it reopened just after 10.30am.
Leave your tributes to Ryan below. For legal reasons, discussion of the incident will not be permitted.
Comments for: "Motorcyclist killed in Walsall crash named as Ryan Husted"
Lauren
Such a lovely popular lad rest in peace xxx
Jeni Caine
RIP Rusty gone but never forgotten!!! top lad good friend always the life of the party, party on up there matey!!!
much love Jeni,dan,jenna,ant,stacii and mitch (The beans) sleep tight xxxxxxx
rich and donna tranter
cant belive you have gone such a top bloke that everyone loved. R.I.P mate,
miss you mate
Sam and Fruit
Rusty! Keep Smiling mate! Never forgotten. We will look after 'our' Jen for you! Keep sending her strength. We know you wont be resting lol but enjoy the peace "lad" lots of love! xxx
David Ball
Ryan a.k.a rusty you were a great bloke and i was proud to call you mate always had time to chat to everyone a love of cars always laughing lets hope the justice system does you proud mate you've been taken from our lives but not our hearts.
would also like to add he did alot of charity work with Just-kroozin car club we'll all miss ya buddy
Linda & Jack
RIP Rusty xx
Steve
You bought joy to my Jens heart she loved you so much and you her, you were soul mates , two peas in the same pod.
Words cant describe how we all feel , you will never be forgotten Rusty, never.
I had never seen her so happy looking forward to a future together
So cruel
Rest In Peace Rusty
Stacii
R.i.p mate still in shock
vicky
R.I.P RUSTY cant believe you have gone :( i cant get my head around it. will miss you loadss and many others will too. you was such a nice caring funny lad always there for everyone. sleep tight hun we will meet again one day xx
dan & emma
RIP m8
top bloke, we be missed
alan
Rip mate you will missed by all
R.I.P. RUSTY
ALWAYS TAKES THE BEST
TAKE CARE UP THERE SON XXXX
baden,tammy&family
heaven has gained another angel,u will b truely missed rusty.u was an amazing lad always had a smile on ur face! love us all x x R.I.P ryan aka rusty xx
Frodo
R.i.p rusty im still in shock good bloke and a hard worker
Grace and Jason
Rip rusty! Gone but never forgotten! Forever in our thoughts and thinking of ur family and close friends at this sad time love grace and Jason xxxxxxx
All of us at chamberlin & hill
RIP mate top geeza good grafta will be missed by us all at foundry such a tragic loss xxx
Sophie
R.i.p rusty!! U was a great lad so friendly and always up for a laugh my heart goes out to Jen and your family!!! Xxx
linda
R.I.P RUSTY MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY REST IN PEACE LAD WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON XX
Harry
R.I.P rusty, will be missed by many!
Jodie and Family
R.I.P Ryan.
Gone to soon you were a lovely lad
God Bless xx
west mids autos
Only met you once or twice you seemed a top guy
Rip mate
So sad
Kayleigh
RIP ryan, life really is too short, my thoughts are with your family and friends!
xx
Rach, Jase & Connor
RIP Ryan. Never forget you. Love & miss you. Thoughts with family & Jen xxxx
Abbi
Such a top lad Rusty. Was a pleasure to have known you. Until we meet again lad. RIP x
amanda and scott
r.i.p rusty cant believe your gone you will b missed loads. you were such a caring and loving person you never b forgoten all our love amanda and scott xx
Ian walker
As a biker myself these stories always sadden me beyond belief, I feel so sorry for the poor lad and all of his family and friends.
RIP my friend
Andree Williams
Such a good lad.had some great laughs growing up at the bloxwich royal british legion club.always a smile and always won at pool and darts. Will never forget you mate r.i.p and god bless x
gary
Ryan was a great lad and came from a great family it's a shame this has happened R I P Ryan
Albert and Karen from foundary
You were the best, you will be missed RIP.
Gone but never forgotten
Mark
Rest in peace Rusty mate you will be missed
Alan Husted
I guess you already knew how much you were loved and now everyone is coming together we can all feel it and the hole you have left behind just keeps growing by the hour. God Bless Rusty
grandad
ryan what a smashing hard working lad he loved life loved his cars loved his motorbike , now all gone, why?. why. heartbroken. lost for words.
god bless , we will never never forget you loved by everyone.
all my love grandad r i p x
Boo
. U will b sady missed by everyone that knows u ..... Thoughts n respect goes 2 all ur family n loved 1s ... Top bloke :( R.i.p rusty x
aj
R.I.P mate you was a real top lad always up for a laugh. It's so sad. You will be missed x
will I am
Rusty lad. I'd do anything in this world to change this weekend mate I really would you left us to soon mate my memories of our good times will never go. I remember when I first got my bike and we went bridgenorth on them and the nights out we had u really were the party animal. U made a borin night a top night. Never forget u kidda <3untill we meet again sleep tight son love ya xx
chantelle strike
R.I.P RYAN you will b missed by me and george so much always gudnite mate sleep tight x x x
Mick povey
Sorry to here about Ryan only known a short while from work a very nice bloke my condolences
kyle
gonna miss you so much mate, i only knew you for a couple of months but your the best lad ive ever met!! you will be missed by everyone! work will not be the same without you. i'll be with you up there soon mate so hold tight up there! loveyou+miss you broo! x
veza
very pleasent lad godbless you X
Mart
Always a top lad, used to really make me smile when we was out, cant believe your no longer here.
Too soon.
Rest in peace bro
xxxx
Whitney
God bless sleep tight ryan, may peace be with u, an plenty of love 2 ur family, Xx
reece allen
RIP rusty didn't know you but you seemed like a nice lad so RIP pal u won't be missed :( x
John Patel
R.I.P. RUSTY, SUCH A GOOD LAD, EVERYONE AT WORK IS GOING TO MISS YOU.
key
R.I.p rusty top bloke sadly gone but never be forgotten mate
Jade & Bump
RIP Rusty, still cant believe your gone!
You've left a huge hole in the world..you touched so many lives, put so many smiles on peoples faces! Always such a considerate lad!
God must have wanted another angel! Miss you..xx
Sophie Marren
So sad =((( Can't believe it. RIP Ry xxx
Trina
R.I.P rusty
ellie
R.I.P Ryan/Rusty - Loved by everyone and missed so much more! You may be gone but will never be forgotten, your in the hearts of so many people. Your memory will always live on. Dont understand why god only ever takes the good, gone way too soon! Sleep tight hun. Thoughts are with your family at this tragic time xxxxxx