Devastated family’s plea over van-death grandad
THE family of a great-gandad who died after being hit by a van have appealed for anyone who saw what happened to come forward, two months on from his tragic death.
Barry Hampson, 77, was hit by an orange Ford Transit van at the entrance to the car park of The Harehill Tavern pub on Underwood Road in Hattersley, Hyde.
He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries following the incident, which happened at around 10.20pm on Friday, October 16, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, Barry sadly died the following day.
Barry’s niece Julie Jones says his family is still trying to come to terms with what happened, and has asked anyone who saw or heard anything to go to the police.
Julie said: “I am appealing once again to anyone who may have seen the incident with my uncle outside the Harehill Tavern in Hattersley on the car park entrance, where Barry was hit by a van.
“We are still trying to put pieces together as to what happened on this sad night and as a family we are still trying to come to terms with this tragic event, which cost Barry his life and us a very important and well-loved loved family member.
“So we are asking for anybody that may have seen or heard anything to contact the police with any information. We would be truly thankful.”
Following the collision, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drugdriving and causing death by driving without due care and attention.
He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3174 of 16/10/20.