THE family of a caring man who died in a road accident have paid tribute to him.

Thomas Goodwin, aged 72, of Colwall, near Malvern, was riding his bicycle when he was in a crash with a silver Ford Ranger.

The incident happened on Walwyn Road  at around 10.40am on Saturday, January 3.

He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with serious head injuries and died on Monday, January 5.

Mr Goodwin’s sister, Margaret Foster, has issued the following tribute on behalf of his family: “Tom was a quiet, shy, caring and loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

"He was an ex-Ledbury Grammar School pupil and moved to Worcester where he served as an apprentice at Metal Box, remaining there for over 40 years.

“Tom came back to Colwall and cared for his disabled brother after Mum died suddenly in 2002. He had big plans for the house and garden which he had put on hold until spring.

“He was a lover of cricket, horse racing and steam trains and was a good natured character in the village always doing good deeds for many.

"He was also a keen cyclist and travelled everywhere by bicycle or train.

“Tom was fond of doing jigsaws, crosswords, using his computer, gardening and walking Joe, his latest doggy best friend.

“Tom will be missed by his widespread family, neighbours and friends. He leaves a big pair of boots that no-one will ever fill.”

Police are eager to hear from anyone with information on the collision. Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting incident 141S of Saturday 3 January