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Friends’ tribute to Amazon driver killed on M20
32-year-old died after van collided with lorry
Colleagues have paid tribute to an Amazon delivery driver who died in a crash.
Petar Petrov from Maidstone was driving home from work along the M20 near Folkestone last week when his van was involved in a collision with a lorry.
The 32-year-old, originally from Bulgaria, was loved by his colleagues, who have set up a fundraising appeal to help Mr Petrov’s family.
Desislava Anadolova, who established the GoFundMe page, said: “It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the loss of our dear friend and colleague Petar Petrov in the early evening of December 8.
“His sudden demise is leaving us all heavy-hearted, immensely distressed and mournful. Like most of us around, he had been working very hard in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. On this particular Tuesday he had already completed all deliveries for the day and had been travelling back home.
“No one could have known this would be Petar’s last drive. Shortly after leaving Folkestone his van was involved in a horrific traffic incident as a result of which he perished.
“In a matter of seconds Petar lost his innocent life on the road. The very same road he had been driving on every week.”
With £4,533 raised by the GoFundMe in 23 hours - despite an initial goal of £1,000 - all money will be given to Petar’s
partner Mirela Nikolova.
His colleague continued: “Peter did not have the opportunity of saying goodbye to his family and loved ones.
“This event is leaving us overwhelmed in shock and disbelief. No mother should ever be receiving such news especially days before Christmas.
“We are deeply sympathising with Petar’s family and could only attempt to imagine the pain and bitterness left in their souls.
“We herewith appeal to all who would like to step forward and make a donation for Petar’s family. They would need a bit of support in these difficult times.
“We extend our sincere condolences to Petrov’s family and his
partner.
“Rest in peace, our dearest friend.”
The accident on the London-bound carriageway happened between Junction 12 (Cheriton) and Junction 11 (Hythe) at 7.15pm last Tuesday and closed the M20 for 10 hours.
The grey Fiat Ducato van being driven by Mr Petrov was involved in a collision with a red Krone lorry.
Officers from police’s serious collision unit are appealing for information following the fatal collision.
They want hear from any witnesses and are asking anyone who was travelling on either carriageway at around the time of the collision, to review their dashcam footage.
If anyone has dashcam footage or information that may help, they should call 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk quoting reference AH/RF/110/20.
To donate to the GoFundMe campaign, visit uk.gofundme. com/f/in-memory-of-petar
‘His sudden demise is leaving us all heavyhearted, distressed and mournful’