Family pay tribute to 'doting grandad' who died in Hemsworth collision
The family of a man who sadly died following a collision on the Hemsworth bypass have paid tribute to him.
Paul Hart, 57, from Shafton, was fatally injured when the white Ford EcoSport he was driving was involved in a collision with a blue Volkswagen Polo on the A628 Hemsworth bypass, between the junctions of Southmoor Road and Brierley roundabout, at around 6am on Saturday, October 24 .
In a statement, his family said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Hart share the news of his tragic passing following a road traffic collision on the Hemsworth bypass, whilst driving his wife to work.
“Paul was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, stepdad, uncle, brother-in-law, and true friend.
"More recently, he took immense joy in becoming an exceptionally proud, doting grandad to his five-month-old granddaughter.
“His sudden loss is devastating to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Paul will be lovingly remembered and profoundly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and his extended Airsoft family.”
Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the collision or the circumstances leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam footage.
A 20-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remains on police bail.
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers online via Live Chat quoting reference 13260605554.