Family's tribute to 'kind' man after fatal crash

Loved ones have paid tribute to a "caring, helpful and talented" Leicestershire man who died following a crash.

Police were called to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the A607 near East Goscote at about at about 18:30 BST on 11 September.

Ethan Walsh, 27 and from Coalville, had been driving a black Alpha Romeo Giulia when the crash happened and he was taken to hospital for treatment, where he died on 13 September.

His family said he was an athlete and a therapist "who we could not be prouder of".

The force said the crash happened close to the roundabout where the A607 meets Melton Road, and confirmed a male passenger in his 20s was taken to hospital but was later discharged.

Police added that the car left the road about 218 yards (200 metres) after joining the A607 from the Queniborough roundabout and came to a stop down a steep embankment.

A spokesperson confirmed an investigation into the crash was ongoing and issued an appeal for witnesses.

Mr Walsh's family released a statement, which said: “[Ethan] had grown into a wonderful, caring man who just enjoyed every single day.

"He had built a business and was on the path to a fantastic future.

"We have been robbed of the opportunity to witness that future and to be a part of it, and for that we are utterly heartbroken.

“Ethan was an amazing person, so kind, caring, helpful and talented.

"He achieved more in his short life than most people will in their lives."

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