Tributes paid to a man ‘full of fun, character and life’ following fatal Camber collision

The family of a man who sadly died following a collision in Camber, have described him as “loving, caring, fun and happy”.

Emergency services were called to Jurys Gap Road, Camber, on Wednesday 4 February, following a serious collision at around 4.50am.

Sadly, the 27-year-old, Ben Richards, from St Leonards was declared deceased at the scene.

His next of kin were informed and continue to be supported as enquiries continue around the circumstances of the collision.

A file is being prepared for HM Coroner.

In a tribute to Ben, his parents provided his photograph and said: “He was the most perfect son you could ever ask for.”

They continued: ”He was so easy going and laid back, a really positive guy.

“Loving, caring, fun and happy, he was full of fun, character and life.

“Ben loved cars, car shows, and his cat and he was loved by all of his friends and family.”

We continue to ask that if you have any information, or dash cam footage from the time of the collision, that you report it to us.

Officers would also like to speak to anyone who was with Ben the evening prior to the collision (Tuesday 3 February) in relation to enquiries and encourage them to come forward.

Information can be reported to us online, by calling 101 quoting serial 116 of 04/02 or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk