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Grieving family issues tribute to police, medics and vet after fatal crash near Boroughbridge
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The family of a man who was killed in a collision near Dishforth Airfield last week have thanked emergency services and the veterinary surgery that tried to save his dog’s life after the crash.
Stephen Paul, 69, from Malton was fatally injured when his Fiat 500 was involved in a collision on the A168 with a white HGV milk tanker and a green John Deere tractor.
North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal for witnesses of the incident, which happened at around 7.15am last Friday morning.
In a statement, which they issued with this photo, Mr Paul’s family said:
Stephen was a beloved father, grandad and friend to many. We are all beyond devastated by his sudden death.
We would like to thank the police, air ambulance, paramedics for their efforts when attending the scene, along with all the witnesses and people who were there with him.
A special thank you is needed for Bishopton Equine Veterinary Services in Ripon, who made every effort and went significantly above and beyond to try and save his dog, Cookie, who unfortunately also lost her life in the crash.
Mr Paul's family released this photo with their statement.
North Yorkshire Police is continuing to investigate the collision and is appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area who has not spoken with officers, to come forward as a matter of urgency.
Anyone who can help should email peter.keenen@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Peter Keenen. The reference 12250177124 should be quoted when passing on information.
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