Rugby coach Mark Fleming has been named by police as the 51-year-old who died after a crash involving his black motorcycle and a silver Kia Rio.

The collision happened on Whitehall Road, near its junction with New Lane, in Drighlington just after 9am on Saturday.

Mark, a father of three to Connor, Scarlett, and Ruby and husband to Jenny, sadly died at the scene.

Tributes at the scene of the crash in Whitehall Road, near its junction with New Lane, in Drighlington (Image: Telegraph & Argus) The driver of the car was treated for minor injuries and later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

A road closure was put in place while investigation works were carried out.

Mark Fleming (Image: West Yorkshire Police) Scores of touching tributes have been left at the scene, including personal messages, flowers, and rugby shirts.

Mark was heavily involved with Drighlington ARLFC, coaching some of the young girls’ teams at the rugby club.

A heartfelt tribute left at the scene by his wife, Jenny, said: “To my only love, my beautiful amazing husband.

“Words will never be enough for how much you mean to me.

“I will always love you and make you proud raising our 3 beautiful children.

“Till we meet again, remember I love you always and will carry you with me .”

A tribute from Mark's wife, Jenny (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

There have been floods of tributes paid to Mark online as well, with many thanking him for the contribution he made to young players and the community.

Drighlington ARLFC said in a post yesterday evening: “We are devastated to share the tragic news that our beloved friend, Mark Fleming, passed away unexpectedly yesterday.

“A loving husband to Jenny and a wonderful father to Connor, Scarlett, and Ruby.

“Mark was a coach here at DrigRugby and a friend to so many.

“The family kindly ask that everyone respects their privacy to grieve at this sad time.

“Our thoughts go out to Mark’s family, friends and loved ones.”

A Drighlington ARLFC shirt left in tribute (Image: Telegraph & Argus) A tribute from the scene alluded to the impact Mark had while coaching.

It said: “Without you, I wouldn’t be the rugby player I am today."

The same tribute had another message from Dave and Caroline.

It said: “Taken from us way too soon, the Drighlington fam have lost a great guy, dad, and mate.

“Thank you for those cold, dark nights putting your time into our U11s and making players, our girls, into the people they are today.

“Thoughts with you Jen and the family.”

There was a joint tribute from Drighlington Girls U11s at the scene, which said: “Mark, one of the best coaches”.

Tributes at the scene of the crash in Whitehall Road, near its junction with New Lane, in Drighlington (Image: Telegraph & Argus) West Yorkshire Police officially named Mark as the victim of the crash and released a photo of him this afternoon.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Mark’s family have asked their privacy is respected to allow them to grieve at what is clearly a desperately sad time."

Officers are continuing to investigate the crash and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who saw either vehicle just before the collision, or has information and or footage, is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number: 444 of September 28.