A COUPLE who died in a horror motorbike crash in the Scottish Borders have been named by police.
The fatal collision happened on the A6088 road, which runs for 14 miles through the countryside, on Sunday afternoon.
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Andrew Lartey, 29, and his pillion passenger Georgia Tate, 23, were killed in the smash on their Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar.
The couple were both from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
Andrew and Georgia’s families paid tribute to the pair, saying they are “devastated by the loss”.
A statement release through Police Scotland read: “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.”
Distraught friends also paid tribute on social media to the couple.
One pal said: “Struggling to believe that this has actually happened and this isn’t some sort of nightmare but I can’t express how much I’ll miss you both.
“Andrew Lartey, you’ve been a close and amazing friend since we were 17 and it’s cruel and not fair that you’re no longer with us. The memories I have will never go away and it hurts so much thinking about them.
“Georgia Tate you brought so much happiness to his life and he loved you eternally. You were both such beautiful people, we’d asked you to sing at our wedding and I don’t think I can do justice in words to explain how much you both meant to me.
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“You were both so loved and my thoughts go out to you, your family and all the people whose lives you touched for which there are so many.”
A second wrote: “Still can’t believe this is true. They were both such kind and gentle souls, with hearts of gold. We will miss them both dearly. RIP Georgia and Andrew.”
Another said: “Just tragic, forever young Andrew and Georgia. Couldn’t have met a nicer couple!”
The third person who died in the horror crash has also been named by cops.
37-year-old Jason Gibbon, from Northumberland, was riding his Suzuki GSXR when he collided with Andrew and Georgia’s motorbike.
His family have been left “devastated” following the death of the much-loved son, brother and boyfriend.
His family have released the following statement: “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 said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the three people who died.
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“Our enquiries are ongoing and we continue to appeal for anyone with information that could help to please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of 28 July, 2024.
