'Kindest and most caring' father: family pays tribute to man killed in collision near Hinkley Point B

The 44-year-old had been travelling from work when his car collided with a minibus

Mark Boobyer and his family
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Dec 2022
Last updated 7th Dec 2022

The family of the 'kindest and most caring' father have paid tribute to him after he died in a collision near Hinkley Point earlier this week - travelling back home from work.

The incident happened while 44-year-old Mark Boobyer was travelling home from Hinkley Point B along Hinkley Point Road, in Bridgwater, on Monday (December 5).

His car then collided with a minibus on Hinkley Point road - where he died at the scene.

Mark Boobyer and his family

Mark Boobyer and his family


'Kindest and most caring' father: family pays tribute to man killed in collision near Hinkley Point B
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Mark's wife Chloe expressed their family's heartbreak at the loss. In a tribute, she said:

"Words cannot express how completely heartbroken and devastated we are to have lost the kindest, most caring and devoted dad, husband, son and brother.

"The boys have lost the best dad they could have ever wished for, and I have lost my best friend and soul mate."

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "Our thoughts remain with the family during this difficult time.

"Mark's family continue to receive support from a specially trained liaison officer."

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or have dashcam footage, to contact 101 and quote reference number 5222291622.

You can also use Avon and Somerset Police's online form.

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