A DAD-to-be has died in a horror crash just months before his baby daughter is due to be born.
Michael Hanley, 39, was pronounced dead on the A506 Liverpool Road, Bickerstaffe, in Lancashire, at 9.30pm on Friday night.
His heartbroken family revealed his baby girl is due to be born in August.
In an emotional statement Michael's family said he "had the biggest heart" and "would lighten up the room with his smile, huge personality and the warmest of hugs".
They added: "Michael was a much-loved fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend and daddy-to-be to his baby girl who is due in August.
"Michael was taken away from us far too soon at the age of 39.
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"He was known to be a gentleman by people who knew him and would light up the room with his smile, huge personality and the warmest of hugs.
"He had the biggest heart and he loved his family and friends so much.
"Michael will be sadly missed and never forgotten, he will live on forever in his daughter, in our hearts and memories."
Lancashire Police said they received reports a motorbike had left the carriageway and the rider fallen from the vehicle.
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Officers investigating the crash have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage from motorists driving in the area at the time.
Sgt Paul McCurrie said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with Mr Hanley's family at this very sad and distressing time for them.
"Our investigation into the collision is very much ongoing and we are appealing for witnesses who were using Liverpool Road around the time it happened.
"Anyone with information is urged to call 101."
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