Family pay tribute to man who died following crash on A12 in Suffolk
30 year old Leslie Mantripp from Carlton Coalville had to be cut free from a vehicle
Last updated 11th Aug 2021
'A fun loving man with a heart of gold.'
The family of a man who died in a crash between two cars in Suffolk have paid tribute.
30 year old Leslie Mantripp from Carlton Coalville had to be cut free from a vehicle following the collision on the A12 at Blythburgh last Wednesday.
He was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries but sadly died on the way there.
"Reece was a fun-loving man with a heart of gold. He was a father of two beautiful girls, a scaffolder and he was passionate about fishing. His laugh and smile will be forever in our memories.
"He was loved so much by his family and friends, who meant the world to Reece, and he will be hugely missed by so many.”
A tribute Reece Mantripp's Dad and sisters
"Police were called shortly after 6:50pm on Wednesday 4 August to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a grey Renault Clio and a brown Volkswagen Touareg on the northbound A12, near the A1095.
"Fire and ambulance crew were also in attendance and the driver of the Renault Clio, a man aged in his 30s, had to be extracted from the vehicle. He sustained life threatening injuries and sadly died whilst enroute to hospital.
"Pending formal Coroner’s inquest proceedings, police have provisionally identified the deceased as Reece Leslie Mantripp, aged 30, from Carlton Coalville.
"The driver of the Touareg, a man aged in his 70s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to James Paget Hospital for treatment, however these injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
"Witnesses to the collision or anyone driving in the area just prior to the incident who has a dashcam in their vehicle, are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: CAD 311 of 4 August."
Suffolk Police