Family pay tribute to Stowmarket crash victim
Andrew Heyes died earlier this month
A man who died following a road traffic collision on the A14 at Stowmarket is being named by police.
Police were called after 10:30pm on Saturday, 8 May, to reports that a lorry had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian on the westbound carriageway, near junction 49.
An ambulance was also in attendance but the pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Pending formal Coroner's inquest proceedings, police have provisionally identified the deceased as Andrew Heyes, aged 28, from Elmswell.
Mr Heyes' family have asked us to issue the following tribute on their behalf:
"Andrew Heyes, passed away in a tragic accident on 8thh May 2021,the eve of his 29th Birthday. he was a young, passionate pro-active individual who was well known in the strategic business and personal development industries
"Andrew was widely recognised for his work in the Hospitality Industry, his career began when was a teenager, and he was fortunate to work alongside Celebrity and Michelin starred Chefs including Jamie Oliver's 15 scheme,, Albert Roux and Jean Christophe Novelli prior to completing his Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management at Derby University. He went on to study for a Masters degree and achieved a Dual Masters with Distinction in an academic collaboration between Derby and Stenden University in Holland, the best results recorded at this level. Andrew's aim was to complete a PhD in Hospitality Management and had recently been mentioned as a potential candidate for an American University.
"A member of the Institute of Hospitality, he was a former Area Consultant for Euro CHRIE, an Independent Consultant, international lecturer at a range of European hotel management schools including IUBH Luxury Hotel school, Paris, SRH, Anglia Ruskin, Sotheby's Institute, UCL Lillebaelt and Wittenborg.
"Andrew influenced, enabled, and supported students around the world as a Tutor and Dissertation Supervisor. His cheery mood, passionate belief in hospitality, 'go-getter' approach and personal demeanour epitomised the industry. Simply put Andrew was a true ambassador of the industry.
"Colleagues have described Andrew as 'always on hand to share a laugh or joke'. He would support friends and colleagues and always be available to listen and try to help. Andrew's compassion and understanding of the struggles that some young people experience in their education allowed him, in his role as Dissertation supervisor, to support students to achieve well. As he began his Masters degree in Stenden Andrew described himself as 'not a typical student' now it is all about working hard and looking to the future of endless possibilities.
"His role as Tutor, training consultant, international speaker and publicist assisted individuals and companies to grow professionally through the development of bespoke training to meet individual needs.
Andrew wished his memory to live on his works, through published papers, meetings, research and connection with people across the world, his. He was passionate about the core values of hospitality.
"An avid Man City fan Andrew's death has left his friends and family with memories of a man who achieved so much; whose dedication and commitment to the Hospitality Industry means that it has now lost one of its brightest stars and the memories he leaves are of a loyal, caring, intelligent man. A true Gentleman, Teacher, Colleague and Friend.Truly Loved and will Remain in our Hearts"
Officers are still appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward, along with anyone driving in the area just prior to the incident who has a dashcam in their vehicle.
Witnesses or anybody with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit quoting CAD 409 of 8 May.