Elderly couple shared 'wonderful life together' before fatal Radlett crash

The couple's car crashed into a tree on Theobald Street

Sylvia (left) and Tom Bruck (right), died within hours of each other, after almost 70 years of marriage
Author: Cameron GreenPublished 11th Aug 2023

The daughter of an elderly couple who passed away following a collision in their hometown of Radlett last month has paid tribute.

At around 11.30am on Monday 31 July, a white Audi A3 collided with a tree on Theobald Street. Sadly, the passenger, who was an 87-year-old woman, died at the scene.

The following day, a 90-year-old man who was the driver of the vehicle sadly died in hospital from his injuries.

Paying tribute to her parents, Michelle said: “My parents Tom and Sylvia Bruck were the best parents a daughter could have wished for.

“They shared a wonderful life right to the very end and were together for almost 70 years.

“We are so saddened and heartbroken losing them both within a few hours of each other. We will miss them incredibly.”

Detective Constable Felicity Moody of Hertfordshire Constabulary added: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Tom and Sylvia at this difficult time.”

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