Tributes paid to ‘lovely’ and ‘kind’ dad who died after his car crashed into a fence – Manchester Evening News

Tributes have been paid to a dad-of-four who died after his car crashed into a fence in north Manchester.

Jeff Beaumont, 67, is thought to have suffered a medical episode whilst driving his Volkswagen Golf on Crescent Road in Crumpsall.

Emergency services were called to the junction of Duchess Road at around 1.40am on Monday, 14 December.

Mr Beaumont, who lived in the Cheetham Hill area, was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

Police believe he suffered a medical episode before the crash.

A post-mortem examination to determine exactly how Mr Beaumont died is yet to take place.

Manchester Coroner's Court confirmed they had received a file relating to Mr Beaumont's death. An inquest is due to take place at a later date.

Tributes have poured in for the dad on social media, following the tragic news of his death.

One friend wrote: "Rip Jeff you were always so kind to me we would talk for hours on the front your with your wife now but have left us broken. RIP to the best next door neighbour ever.

Another said: "Was such a lovely man. Hes with his wife Jackie now. RIP the both of you. Thinking of their children and grandchildren at this heartbreaking time.

Another wrote: "Rest in peace Geoff [sic] now reunited with Your Lovely wife Jackie a beautiful couple, going to miss our chats about football when you came in shopping rest easy Geoff [sic] thinking of all your family at this sad time."

One person said: "So sad r.i.p sweet heart fly high my heart goes out to your family and friends at this sad time."

An investigation into the incident has been launched, and police are urging for any witnesses to come foward.

Sergeant Matt Picton, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision - I'd ask anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 137 14/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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