A father from Bradford has been identified as the individual who lost his life in the fatal M27 accident that occurred in Hampshire last week. Law enforcement responded to a report indicating that around 1.15pm on Friday (August 11), a black BMW 330E had crashed into a white Ford Fiesta and the central reservation barrier.
Subsequently, the BMW veered off the road and collided with the adjacent verge between junctions 2 and 3 on the westbound carriageway, reports HampshireLive.
The 35-year-old driver, Simon Jaines, from Bradford, was declared deceased.
Additionally, a six-year-old boy who was a passenger in the BMW suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.
Simon’s family are being supported by specialist officers and have made the following tribute to him: “We are all completely devastated and words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling right now.
“What was supposed to just be a fun boy’s weekend away (daddy and son) to watch the footy has ended in a complete tragedy. We can only be grateful that his little boy walked away, and no one else was injured.
“Si was such a kind, funny, witty person (with some questionable dance moves) who was loved by so many people, and the outpouring of messages we’re receiving has been comforting.
“He was an avid West Ham supporter and was a much-loved daddy, husband, son, brother, family member and friend, and will be missed dearly by all.
“We would like to sincerely thank the emergency services and witnesses for their help and best efforts on the day.”
Accoridng to their family, the father and son duo were having a boy’s weekend away when a fatal collision left one dead and another with minor injuries.
Hampshire Constabulary is continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information can report it online or by calling 101 quoting reference 44230323927/Operation Brae.
