‘HE WAS THE BEST BROTHER EVER’
Sisters’ tribute to Nissan worker killed in horror smash
Family and friends have paid tribute to a devoted dad who died after a road accident on his way to work.
Alexander Slark, 26, was driving a black BMW 320i which is believed to have collided with two stationary vehicles before then colliding with a heavy goods vehicle on the A1290 at the junction of Cherry Blossom Way at about 11pm on Tuesday night.
The Nissan worker was a keen fitness enthusiast and also ran a mobile personal trainer service.
Alex’s sisters Stacey Bone, Stephanie McIntyre and Shelley Veith Waddle shared their tributes on Facebook.
Stacey wrote: “My baby brother. Love you always and forever xxxxx,” while Stephanie said “My baby brother, you have been taken so soon.
“We had so much life left together, love you so much. We had the best little brother in the world.”
Shelly said: “My beautiful brother. RIP, love you loads” and repeated a call from police for anyone has information about the crash to come forward.
Alex, from Washington, was devoted to his fouryear-old daughter, Scarlett: “She will miss her daddy so much,” said Stephanie. “He was so excited to go on holiday for the first time with his daughter aboard next year.
“He absolutely loved his car. He will be dearly missed by his mam and dad, who are devastated.”
Northumbria Police said its family liaison officers are supporting his family.
Officers are still carrying out inquiries to establish exactly what has happened.
The A1290 was closed for five and a half hours for a thorough forensic collision investigation and recovery of the vehicles.
Mr Slark worked at Nissan, whose deputy managing director Kevin O’Neil, said: “We are deeply saddened by Alex’s tragic death in a car accident.
“Alex was a popular member of the team at the plant. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”
Many people sent commiserations and best wishes, with some sharing their memories of Alex. Clair Louise Bellfield wrote simply: “Thinking of you and your family x,” while Vicci Shuttleworth said: “I’m so sorry to hear about Alex.
“I’m sending you all my love xxxx.”
Carl Adam Milson recalled the times he had bumped into Alex in town: “So very sad , knew of him and spoke a few times passing in Atlas gym and generally locally around Washington, always smiling, rip Alex mate, take care, thinking of all your loved ones.”
Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the accident, particularly those that dash cam footage.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1261 22/05/18.