Tributes paid to ‘perfect son’ who died in crash
Tributes have been paid to a “perfect son” who died in a crash during the week.
Ben Richards, 27, died on Wednesday (4 February) when two cars crashed near Scotney Court Farm, in Jurys Gap Road, between Camber and Lydd, close to the East Sussex border with Kent.
The emergency services were called to a serious collision at about 4.50am, Sussex Police said.
The other driver was taken to the William Harvey Hospital, in Ashford, in a serious condition. Mr Richards, from St Leonards, died at the scene.
Police broke the news to Mr Richards’s family as officers continued to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
A file is being prepared for the coroner.
Mr Richards’s parents said: “He was the most perfect son you could ever ask for.
“He was so easy going and laid back, a really positive guy.
“Loving, caring, fun and happy, he was full of fun, character and life.
“Ben loved cars, car shows and his cat – and he was loved by all of his friends and family.”
Sussex Police added: “We continue to ask that if you have any information or dashcam footage from the time of the collision that you report it to us.
“Officers would also like to speak to anyone who was with Ben the evening prior to the collision (Tuesday 3 February) in relation to inquiries and encourage them to come forward.
“Information can be reported to us online by calling 101, quoting serial 116 of 04/02 or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk.”
