THE man who died after crashing while paragliding in Bradford was a popular window cleaner.
Shawn Crossfield, known as Eddie, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The 54-year-old lived on the Shirley Estate in Gomersal.
The incident, which led to an air ambulance being called out, occurred on Tong Lane at around 7pm on Tuesday night.
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service received a report that a paraglider had fallen from the sky at 7.03pm.
The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, who are leading the investigation into his death, has been approached for a comment by the Telegraph & Argus.
Yesterday a police spokesperson said: "At 7.31pm yesterday (Tuesday), police received a request from the ambulance service to assist with an incident involving a paramotor which had crashed in Tong Lane, Bradford.
"The male was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
"Enquiries at the scene suggested there were no suspicious circumstances and a file has been prepared for the Coroner.
"The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association will be leading the investigation into the matter."
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Your tribute:RIP Mate, you were a true friend and biker! Fly free Shawn.
Your tribute:I’ve know Shawn for the best part of 40 years. A absolute gentleman so kind ,caring & considerate ❤️💙 would help anyone out no matter what. Cleaned our windows for the past 25 years & always sat & down on bench talking to our dog Harvey sharing what treats he had xx you will be sadly missed by so so many people 😢😢RIP and may you fly and ride high.
Your tribute:My neighbour for all my life (34 years), my dads bestie. They shared a love if motor bikes. They wasn't a day when he wasnt over ours with a coffeee mug sitting in the garden/kitchen having a natter. Will be wierd not seeing his big grin.
Your tribute:A great man enjoyed the bike rally with our family and days out a great neighbour and frien.I can't believe I won't see you again. Fly high with the Angels.R.I.P x
Your tribute:A great man enjoyed the bike rally with our family and days out a great neighbour and frien.I can't believe I won't see you again. Fly high with the Angels.R.I.P x
Your tribute:Devastating news you were one in a million 💔 you will be missed by our family fly high wheres there's no boundaries
Your tribute:R.I.P dad you have left a big hole in all our hearts we all love you until we meet again love karla, Charlie and Emily xx
Your tribute:I've known shaun 30 some yrs when he first started window cleaning he was a loveable caring natured man then he worked everyday he was a good grafter yrs later still the same job he was caring lovable and liked to share hugs with close friends if they were down its a shock to know he won't be with us any more my heart is sunk we won't never see you again out of our windows but will see you in our thoughts and good memories RIP best friend x
Your tribute:Such a lovely time, he was our window cleaner for over 30 years We will miss having our coffee & biscuits with him Bob & Yvonne
Your tribute:Ill always love you, gonna miss you so much he was one in a million such a lovely man i was so proud to be his girlfriend so sad for us all 😢
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Weekend away together Your tribute:A great guy who will be sadly missed.
Your tribute:My mate for over 35 years. Will be sadly missed. R.I.P. mate
Your tribute:Condolences to Shawns family. A lovely friendly man who will be missed by many in our community who are shocked by this awful news. RIP Shawn
Your tribute:My lovely kind hearted brother always in my thoughts
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