Tribute Paid to Man Killed In Crash On A47
Written by HFM News on 25th January 2023
The family of a man who died following a collision on the A47 near East Norton have paid tribute to a ‘loving father, son, brother and uncle’.
Tristian Connell, 37, was outside his breakdown recovery vehicle when he was struck by a black Audi A4 estate car, just after 9.20am on Friday (20 January).
Tristian Connell Pic: Leics Police
Mr Connell, from the Leicester area, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Paying tribute to Mr Connell, his family said: “He was a dedicated, hard-working father of two young children with another on the way.
“We are truly heartbroken and devastated that he has been taken from us in this horrific fashion. Our lives will never be the same again.
“We have been robbed of a loving partner, father, son, brother and uncle, who we will sorely miss.”
Detectives from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
The driver of the Audi was not injured during the collision, but a child who was inside the car was taken to hospital as a precaution.
