New dad, 44, killed in horror crash just weeks after celebrating birth of baby daughter | The Sun

A NEW dad has died in horror car crash just weeks after celebrating the birth of his baby child.

Lee Pemberton, 44, was driving his white Ford Transit van when he collided with a red Ford Focus at a junction on the A539 near Whitchurch, Wrexham, North Wales, on Sunday night.


Emergency services rushed to the scene but construction worker Lee tragically died from his injuries.

His family has now paid tribute to the "extremely kind and generous" dad who had just welcomed baby girl Raya-Mae.

Lee, from Rhos, near Wrexham, leaves behind the newborn and three other beloved children.

They said: "Lee was the son of Paul and Karen. He had one brother and two sisters and are all from the Wrexham area.

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"Lee was also a loving father to Ellie, Benny, Beau and Raya-Mae, who he sadly leaves behind.

"Lee and his partner Gemma have recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Raya-Mae who is only nine weeks old.

"Gemma and Lee loved their time together and have made very precious memories together as a family."

His family say Lee was extremely kind, generous and "always full of energy".

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They said: "He dedicated a lot of his time to his family and friends and was always helping others before himself. He really did have a good heart.

"Lee was employed as a construction worker where he travelled all over the country working on a number of different projects.

"He would often spend the week away working, but would always return to his family at weekends."

His loved ones said Lee will be greatly missed by everyone "who was fortunate enough to have him in their lives".

"As a family we would like to thank all of the emergency services for their efforts and service over the past few days."

APPEAL TO DRIVER

North Wales Police are appealing for the driver of a passing blue car to come forward.

Sergeant Meurig Jones said: "Just prior to the collision, we believe a blue coloured car, possibly a BMW or similar, which was travelling from the direction of Whitchurch towards Bangor-on-Dee, had to take evasive action after being confronted by the van.

"I am appealing to the driver of that vehicle to please make contact with us to assist with our ongoing investigation.

"Equally I am also appealing to anybody who may have been travelling along the A525 around the time of the collision to make contact with us.

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"Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends, who are now being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.”

Anyone with information should contact police.

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