Family pays tribute to man who died after Sandbach collision
Investigation finds driver’s death resulted from a medical episode
The family of a man who died following a collision in Sandbach have paid tribute to him.
Police were called to Crewe Road at around 10.05am on Thursday 13 November following reports of a collision involving two vehicles — a black Lamborghini and a red Vauxhall Viva.
The driver of the Vauxhall, 86-year-old David Ward from Winterley, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Officers confirmed that David experienced a medical episode during the incident, and his death has been recorded as resulting from natural causes.
Cheshire Police extended their thanks to members of the public who responded to the initial media appeal and provided information.
David’s family said:
“David was a devoted husband to Christine, a proud father of four, and a loving grandfather to seven.
“Family was at the heart of everything he did, and he showed his love not through grand gestures, but through steady support, quiet wisdom, and the warm, reassuring kindness and humour he offered so naturally.
“He found joy in simple, peaceful moments – fishing by the water, tending to his garden, walking familiar paths and cycling with ease and freedom. These were the places where he felt most connected to the world, and where many of us picture him now.”