Friends of a 26-year-old Pembroke man killed in a road accident remembered him last night as a "joker" who was full of life.

Carlton "C.J." Leroy Darrell Jr. died after his motorcycle crashed into a wall on Middle Road, Devonshire.

This paper understands he was on his way home after a party on Good Friday.

According to Police the single-vehicle accident happened around 10.30 p.m. near the junction with Belvedere Road.

Mr. Darrell sustained serious head, neck and chest injuries. He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance but subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

Friends posted several messages on a memorial page Michele Dorel Belvedere created on Facebook.

Yesterday Mr. Belvedere said he would miss his friend who was always up for a laugh and a game of poker.

In an e-mail to this paper he said: "I remember back in the day. Spanish Point days you always had everyone laughin' you were a joka and I'm going to miss you for that.

"To bad i can't have you up my house to play poker again dog that was a good night. Had plenty of laughs with you will truly be missed you were always a good friend to everyone and you were always polite.

"I'm gonna miss you brother R.I.P. gone but never forgotten."

Erin O'Leary and Tracey Loving said Mr. Darrell was like a bother to them. They said he loved football, and was a strong supporter of Dandy Town and Chelsea teams.

In a tribute e-mailed to this paper they said: "C.J. loved the attention that would come not only for dancing but for his high sense of fashion, he was once again always guaranteed to be 'rocking' the latest of Sasch and French Connection.

"C.J. was a positive friend to those who loved him and would do anything to put a smile on our faces. He will be dearly missed, never forgotten, and an inspiration to all who knew him."

Veronica Renaud said: "C.J. lived with us off and on. My son was friends with him. They used to fish together and get in trouble together.

"They always spent every day since they were eight or nine years old together. He was there every day. He was a nice kid. He was immature and he was very impulsive. It just started in the last few years.

"He still had a lot of growing to do, but was a nice kid. I always liked him. He was like one of mine."

Jean Kromer, who also housed C.J. during various parts of his life, said he was always respectful and often referred to her as 'mama'.

"C.J. had numerous friends and he is well liked and will always be remembered," she said. "I met C.J. through my nephew and he needed a place to stay so I took him in for a while and he was ever so respectful, loving and protective of my family.

"My heart goes out to his family and all his best buddies as they have lost a true friend."

Luis Tomaz, another friend of C.J.'s said he would truly miss his "brother".

"I would like to mention that C.J. lived his life to the fullest and no one could hold him back from that. He was a great guy and got along with everyone.

"I will never forget our good times together. There were a lot of memorable moments. He was like a brother to me."

Investigations into the accident are ongoing and anyone with information should contact PC Richard Geraghty on 295-0011.