Tributes paid to great-grandad killed in crash in Colne
The 85-year-old passed away after being hit by a car last week
Tributes are being paid to a pensioner killed after being hit by a car in Colne.
85-year-old Derek Wick suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Honda HR-V at the junction of New Market Street and Hartley Street at around 11.10am last Thursday. He died at the scene.
In a tribute, his family have described him as a 'very loving' grandad and great-grandad, who has left a 'huge hole' in the lives of his family and friends.
His family said: "“Derek was a much-loved husband of June, and they were married for 56 years. He was a father of two Adam and Howard, a grandfather of four and great grandfather of one, he was also a loving brother and friend.
“Born in London, where he later met his wife June, they married in London before moving to Birmingham where they resided for 32 years. Fifteen years ago, Derek and June made the move to East Lancashire – first to Fence before finally settling in Colne three years ago.
“Derek was passionate about helping others – until a few years ago in his spare time he volunteered at Burnley Court, and at the Citizens Advice Bureau."
An investigation into the incident is continuing, and police are still asking for anyone who saw anything, or who has dashcam footage, to contact them.
They can be contacted on 101 quoting log 0415 of 4th July 2024.