A man who tragically lost his life in a car accident was described as a proud new father by his grieving family in a heartfelt tribute.
Patrick Shaughnessy, aged 27, was deeply cherished by his devastated loved ones after the unfortunate incident on the A614 in East Yorkshire. The collision occurred when a blue Land Rover heading northbound from Howden collided with a white Ford Transit van traveling in the opposite direction in the Holme-on-Spalding-Moor area around 9:55 pm on Sunday.
Tragically, both occupants of the Land Rover, Patrick and a 55-year-old man, were pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by Hull Live. The van’s driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained injuries deemed to be life-altering and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Patrick’s family paid tribute to him, acknowledging him as a beloved son, grandson, and proud new father who was taken away too soon. They remembered his kindness, laughter, and unwavering love for his family and friends, expressing their eternal remembrance and sorrow for his passing.
Authorities mentioned that Patrick’s relatives are receiving support from specially trained officers. They appealed for witnesses or individuals with information, including any CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, to reach out to Humberside Police on 101, quoting log 436 of January 18, 2026.
In an official statement, Humberside Police disclosed that they were investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision involving a blue Land Rover and a white Ford Transit Van near Holme Road in Holme on Spalding Moor. The collision resulted in the tragic deaths of the Land Rover’s occupants, a 27-year-old man and a 55-year-old man, while the van’s driver sustained severe injuries requiring hospitalization.