Family pays tribute to man who died in Forty Foot water crash

He's been described as a 'much-loved husband, brother, son, grandson and a devoted father to his children'

Author: Henry WinterPublished 17th Jun 2024
Last updated 18th Jun 2024

The family of a man who died after the car he was driving left the road and entered water in Cambridgeshire have paid tribute to him.

Jamie Parish, 35, of Stirling Square, Godmanchester, died when after his red Mercedes C220 entered the Fort Foot Drain, Forty Foot Bank, near Chatteris, at about 11.50am on Thursday (13/6).

The family said in a statement: “Jamie was a much-loved husband, brother, son, grandson and a devoted father to his children. He was tragically taken too soon.”

Emergency services attended and the road was closed while rescue efforts took place and the vehicle was recovered.

Mr Parish was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are still appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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