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Floral tributes to motorcyclist Brendan Meadows who died after crashing into Yummy's Chinese takeaway in London Road, Deal

12:32, 04 January 2022

updated: 14:12, 05 January 2022

A beer glass scribed with heartfelt messages is among the tributes left at the scene of a crash in Deal.

A man in his 30s, named locally as Brendan Meadows, died when his motorcycle collided with Yummy Chinese takeaway in London Road, on Sunday.

Floral tributes have been left at the doorstep of Yummy's takeaway following the fatal motorcycle incident
Floral tributes have been left at the doorstep of Yummy's takeaway following the fatal motorcycle incident
A card has been left with flowers and a candle at the scene of the crash in London Road, Deal
A card has been left with flowers and a candle at the scene of the crash in London Road, Deal

This morning, tributes have been left on the doorstep of the property.

They include bright flowers, a Birra Moretti pint glass and tea light candles, carrying messages such as 'Love and miss you always' and 'Fly high'.

There is also a card which reads, 'There's a new star shining in the night sky'.

Inside, the person describes Brendan as her soulmate, writing: "The hole that is left in my heart is agony beyond all measure.

"I will love and miss you always. I hope you are at peace now."

A handwritten card at the site of the crash
A handwritten card at the site of the crash
Floral tributes have been left at the doorstep of the takeaway in London Road, Deal
Floral tributes have been left at the doorstep of the takeaway in London Road, Deal

A spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene where a man in his 30s was confirmed deceased.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner."

London Road was closed from Middle Deal Road to Allenby Avenue from over seven hours as a result of the crash.

The doorway to Yummy Chinese takeaway has since been boarded up.

Kent and Medway coroner's office has confirmed a death report for Mr Meadows. A date for his inquest is yet to be set.

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