The family of a 'loveable and caring' dad who died in a crash near Scaling Dam Reservoir have paid tribute to him.
Paul David Brand, 49, from Loftus, died following the collision on October 8, 2023.
The collision happened at around 7pm when a grey Hyundai Kona SUV and a black Hyundai i40 collided.
Paramedics treated both drivers at the scene. Paul, who was driving the Kona, was later pronounced dead.
The man who was driving the i40 was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. They remain in a stable condition.
The road was closed for a number of hours to allow emergency services to attend the incident and investigate the collision.
His family said: “Our Dad was the most caring, loveable person ever.
“He would do anything for anyone and no problem was too big for him to solve!
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“He has been taken away from us in the worst possible way and nothing will ever fill this void.
“We love you dad forever.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to it, or has dashcam footage of either, is urged to make contact with North Yorkshire Police if they have not already done so by emailing MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or phone 101, quoting reference number 12230191262.
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