Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a much-loved father-of-two.
Flowers now adorn the County Durham roundabout where 27-year-old Lee Stevenson died in the early hours of Saturday morning.
He was riding pillion on a motorbike, which failed to stop for police, before the collision on Passfield Way in Old Shotton at around 2.45am.
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Lee, who is from Peterlee and was dad to Mason and Ava, was pronounced at the scene.
The man who was driving the motorbike was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough with serious injuries.
He remains in a critical condition.
Durham Constabulary is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash And the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Paying tribute Lee’s mam Naomi said: “Lee was hardworking, funny, and lived life to the max.
“He thought he was invincible, and I wish he had been.
“He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed forever.
“You will be forever in our hearts Lee.”
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