Three people who died in motorbike crash in Scottish Borders named

Three people who died in a motorbike crash in the Scottish Borders have been named.

Andrew Lartey, 29, and Georgia Tate, 23, both from Newcastle, and Jason Gibbon, 37, from Northumberland, died in the collision on the A6088 on Sunday 28 July.

Mr Gibbon was riding his Suzuki GSXR between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar when he was involved in the collision with Mr Lartey's Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike.

Ms Tate was a pillion passenger on the Kawasaki bike.

In a statement, the families of Mr Lartey and Ms Tate said: “We are devastated by the loss of Georgia and Andrew, they will be sorely missed by all who knew them.

"We ask for our privacy to be respected at this difficult time."

And paying tribute to Mr Gibbon, his family said: "We are devastated of the loss of a much loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and devoted friend to many.

"He will be greatly, sadly missed. We are comforted by the messages from many. We would like to ask for privacy to allow the family to grieve at this very difficult time."

Sergeant Barry Sommerville, of Police Scotland, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the three people who died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we continue to appeal for anyone with information that could help to please get in touch."

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of 28 July 2024.

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