The family of a man killed in a motorbike crash have paid tribute to their "dearly loved son and brother".

Oliver Brown, 25, from Grays, was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike at about 11am on Saturday (August 12) when he was involved in a crash with a silver Audi A4.

Paramedics treated Mr Brown but were unable to save his life and he died at the scene.

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Tributes have been paid by his family who said: “Ollie was a dearly loved son and brother who was taken from us while far too young doing what he loved.

"He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.”

Police are appealing for any witnesses or people with information or dash cam footage to contact the serious collision investigation unit on 101.

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