Tribute to devoted Manea husband and loving stepdad killed in crash

The family of a Manea man who died following a head-on collision near Ely earlier this week have paid tribute to him.

The family of Gordon Fox, 59, said: “Gordon was a devoted husband, loving stepfather, nurturing grandad and a wonderful brother and uncle, and all his family feel blessed to have been a part of his wholesome world.

“There are very few words that can console our loss at this devastating time, however we are abundantly grateful to everyone who has expressed kind words of support, especially as many had their own fond memories over the years of knowing Gordon and the very special moments we all shared.”

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the collision.

Emergency services were called to the A142, close to the junction with Sutton Road, Mepal, at about 7.20am on Monday.

A white DAF lorry heading towards Chatteris was involved in a collision with Mr Fox’s white Ford Transit van heading in the opposite direction.

The lorry driver, a 65-year-old man from Littleport, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge suffering from minor injuries.

Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler said: “I would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision and maybe wasn’t able to stay at the scene. Also, anyone who may have dashcam footage of either the lorry or the van before the collision took place.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should report it through the force website using reference CC-10032025-0055.

Anyone without internet access should call 101.