Tributes Paid to Man who died in Alton Collision During Storm Eunice
Last updated 23rd Feb 2022
The family of a man who sadly died after a collision during Storm Eunice have paid tribute to him.
Jack Bristow, 23, was a passenger in a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter when a falling tree landed on it.
The collision occurred in Old Odiham Road, Alton, at about 11.45am on Friday 18 February.
Emergency services attended the incident, but sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Paying tribute to him today, his family said: "We write this with broken hearts. The loss of a son is something you could ever be prepared for.
"Jack was a much loved son, grandson, boyfriend and father. Everyone knew Jack and everyone loved Jack, how could you not! He was a joker, loved to have a laugh and a good time. He lived life to the full, and had done and been through so much in his young 23 years.
"We are absolutely devastated and there are not enough words to describe our pain. But he lives on through his son Harvey. Rest in Peace Jack, we love you more than you will ever know."
The exact circumstance of the collision are still being investigated by officers.
Anyone who has information which may assist their enquiries should call 101, quoting the reference 44220068638.