A Canadian teacher described as a "wonderful mentor" to his students was killed early yesterday morning when his motorcycle collided with a wall and landed on top of him.Toby Colombe, a physical education teacher at Mount St. Agnes Academy (MSA)since September 2005, was pronounced dead at 4.10 a.m. at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the crash on South Road in Smith's.His school said in a statement that the 33-year-old "was quick witted, a real team player, free-spirited, loved life and had a passion for students and teaching". Friend Michael MacPhee said the bachelor, originally from Newfoundland, was "the most positive, upbeat person lots of people would ever encounter"."He loved a joke and a beer too," said Mr. McPhee. "He was really a nice guy. He never had a bad word to say about anybody."The school statement said: "He was held in high regard by both students and peers. Mr. Colombe was instrumental in starting the track and field programme here at MSA. He was involved with several sports, including volleyball and basketball, football and the Duke of Edinburgh programme."Mr. Colombe was a wonderful mentor to so many students; he emulated our view of a true teacher. He will be greatly missed."Staff and students gathered at the school in Hamilton yesterday afternoon to console one another. Mr. McPhee said:"There was an outpouring of grief. We are trying to organise a fundraiser for his family for the funeral back at home."Amessage on the school's website yesterday read:"It is with great sorrow and regret that we write to inform you that our physical education teacher Mr. Toby Colombe has passed away."The school said guidance counsellor Bonnie Exell would be available for all students, staff and faculty for bereavement counselling. "Please know that we are here to support you during this time," said the message. "Parents please create an atmosphere of comfort and openness for your child and let them know there is no right or wrong way to feel."Any time death touches us, it is extremely stressful. We want you to know of our caring and support. Please keep Mr. Colombe's family in your prayers."The teacher, who had recently moved into an apartment on his own in Smith's, was a keen musician who played his guitar whenever he got the chance. He was also a triathlete in his younger days."He loved his guitar and singing," said Mr. McPhee. "He enjoyed life. He was always the centre of the party; the life of the party."A Police spokesman said Mr. Colombe was travelling east along South Road on his bike when he apparently lost control, collided with a wall and ended up over an embankment, with his cycle on top of him.He was rushed to KEMH via ambulance but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards by an on-call physician.A memorial service officiated by Bishop Robert Kurtz is planned for Wednesday at St. Theresa's Cathedral at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened near the junction with McGall's Hill Court just before 4 a.m. Anyone with information should call P.c. Alson Thomas at Southside Police Station on 293-2222 or the main Police number of 295-0011. Mr. Colombe is Bermuda's 11th road fatality of 2007.