Tributes have been paid to a "superhero daddy", who was a Herts police sergeant, following a fatal collision on the A10.

The collision occurred just before 7am on Saturday (June 29), on the southbound carriageway between Rush Green and Great Amwell. Two vehicles were involved - a motorbike and a VW Golf.

Officers attended, alongside the ambulance service. Sadly, the motorcyclist, 36-year-old Reece Buckenham died at the scene. He was an acting sergeant at Hertfordshire Constabulary.

His family, who are being supported by officers, have since paid tribute and said: "We are absolutely devastated to confirm the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved Reece.

"He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague to many and, most importantly, a wonderful father to his son, aged 10, and daughter, aged four.

"Reece loved having a laugh and was fun to be around. He would light up any room with his smile and infectious personality.

"He was fiercely protective of those he cared for and would stand up for those who needed support, be that friends, colleagues or just anyone who needed Reece.

"Reece joined the Metropolitan Police Service as a PCSO and transferred to Hertfordshire, fulfilling his dream becoming a police officer. It was a role he loved, and he was incredibly proud to be part of Herts police.

"As a family we couldn’t have been more proud of him. He was an acting sergeant, soon to be going through the promotion process to be substantive.

"Reece had just finished a night shift when the terrible events of Saturday morning happened.

"Nothing can take away the pain we are feeling at his loss, but we are thankful for the support we have received.

"His son describes him as a ‘great Dad’ and his hero.

"The world will be a darker place without his smile, and many silly faces he was known to pull!

"We will never fill the void that is now in our family.

"Reece, our son, brother and superhero daddy, we love you."

The family have asked for privacy at this time.

Chief Constable Charlie Hall said: "The thoughts of all in the constabulary are with Reece’s family and friends following their tragic loss. 

"He was a much-respected colleague to so many and his death has been felt hugely throughout the force.

"He was a committed and experienced police officer, who served the public well and who I was proud to say was one of us.  Rest in peace Reece."

Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision, or the events leading up to it, to please come forward.

"If you have a dash cam fitted, please review your footage as you may have captured something that could prove vital to helping us progress our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to email DS Wheeler at craig.wheeler@cambs.police.uk.

You can also report information via the Herts Police website or call non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 125 of 29 June.