The family of a pedestrian who died after a serious crash in Clifton have paid tribute to him. Paul Adams sadly died in hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, days after a crash in Bristol.
The 74-year-old sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a red Peugeot at the junction of Whiteladies Road and Alma Road around on Saturday, December 21, 2024 . He sadly died in hospital three days later.
His family said that Paul was happily married to his wife of nearly 17 years. They added that Paul loved to sing and worked with a number of charities and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
In a statement, Paul’s family said: “Paul was born in Westbury-on-Trym and spent his whole life in that area. Before retirement, he worked for Rolls-Royce and more recently Royal Mail.
“He had been happily married to Juliet for nearly 17 years. Much of his spare time was spent on charitable causes including Sacred Heart and St Antony’s churches, where he loved to sing, and the Mill Hill Missionaries.
“Paul will be sorely missed by his many friends, and especially by Juliet.” Paul’s family are being supported by a specially-trained officer. A police investigation into the fatal crash continue as officers appeal for witnesses to come forward.
At the time of the incident, BristolLive reported that the crash involved a car and a pedestrian. Anyone with dashcam footage or information which may assist police is asked to call 101 and quote reference 5224407651.