South Yorkshire grandad described as "beloved husband, son, brother and father" after fatal collision
“Paul will be lovingly remembered and profoundly missed by his family”
The family of a Barnsley grandfather who died in a collision on a busy carriageway have said he will be “profoundly missed.”
Paul Hart, from the Shafton area of Barnsley, tragically died on October 24 in a collision on the A628 Hemsworth bypass.
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West Yorkshire Police were originally called to the scene at around 6am, and report that Paul’s white Ford EcoSport was involved in a collision with a blue Volkswagen Polo.
The force have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains on police bail.
Meanwhile, Paul’s family have issued a statement describing the 57-year-old as a “doting grandad.”
The statement adds: “It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Hart share the news of his tragic passing on Saturday, October 24, 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.”
Anyone with information relating to the incident are advised to get in touch with West Yorkshire Police online, or by calling 101 and quoting reference 13260605554.