Biker killed day after retiring

Mr Bennett's family said "he never wasted a second"

A 65-year-old motorcyclist was one day into his retirement when he was killed in a collision in Hampshire.

Jeffrey Bennett, of Stanley Road, Lymington, Hampshire, was in a crash with a car near the Filly Inn at Setley, New Forest, on Wednesday.

He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

A 93-year-old man from Boldre was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on bail.

Mr Bennett's family said in a statement: "On the day he died, Jeff was one day into his retirement, something he would have loved and enjoyed to the full… a bit like his life - not a second wasted.

"He loved so much his family, the place he lived and what it gave to him - the landscape - the beauty, the wildlife, sunny days and his bike.

"He always loved the finer things in life and made sure he enjoyed them.

"He will be enormously missed by all who loved him."

Police are keen to trace a number of people who stopped at the scene.