Family pay tribute to 'one of a kind' man who died following collision near Petworth Deer Park
The family of a man who died following a collision near Petworth Deer Park has paid tribute to him describing him as an ‘amazing dad’ and 'one of a kind'.
The family of a 43-year-old man described as 'protective, charismatic, and passionate' who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision on the A283, London Road, Petworth, pay tribute to their loved one.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Despite receiving treatment by paramedics at the scene, the motorcyclist, Gary Parker, from Faygate, Horsham was sadly declared deceased at the scene. Our thoughts continue to remain with his family during such a devastating time.”
Paying tribute, his family said: "Gary was an amazing Dad — protective, charismatic, passionate and, above all, so, so funny.
"He had a personality that filled a room and a way of making people laugh that was completely his own. He lived life with passion and always put his heart into the things and people he cared about.
"He was loving and protective, always wanting the best for those he loved. His warmth, humour and larger-than-life character made him truly one of a kind.
"Gary will be remembered for his incredible sense of humour, his passion, his strength and the love he gave to those around him.
"He will be deeply missed, but the laughter, memories and love he gave will live on forever.
"Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten.”
The Sussex Police spokesperson added: “Officers are pursuing lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances of the collision which also saw a woman, who was travelling in the car involved, taken to hospital by air ambulance after sustaining serious injuries during the incident.
“Any information that could assist these enquiries can be reported to police by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101 quoting Operation Cohen.”