Groom dies in e-scooter crash just 48 hours before wedding
Groom dies in e-scooter crash just 48 hours before wedding
Scott Catton collided with a car door which opened as he rode along the street days before he was due to tie the knot
Scott Catton who was killed in a horror e-scooter crash
A groom-to-be was killed in a horror e-scooter crash - just 48 hours before his wedding. Scott Catton, 54, was rushed to hospital after he collided with a car door which opened as he rode along the street in Top Valley, Nottingham, last Thursday (June 5)
Despite the efforts of medics, the father-of-one passed away from his injuries at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre on Saturday (June 7). Tragically, Scott had been due to tie the knot with fiancée Debi on Monday (June 9) and they were due to jet off on their honeymoon to Majorca today (Tuesday, June 10).
But instead, his heartbroken family are now raising funds to to help pay for funeral costs and to support his partner and 13-year-old son. His brother in-law Philip Bates, 56, said: 'He was on his way home and on an electric scooter, someone opened a car door and he just hit it..
"He broke ribs, his collar bone and had a severe brain bleed. We went straight to the hospital where we spent most of the weekend.
'He was supposed to get married at Arnold Registry Office at 2pm yesterday (Monday). They were going to Majorca, they were supposed to fly out today (Tuesday). It's horrendous. It's never a good time, but this is the worst time though. He was the life and soul of the party, everyone loved him.
Scott had been due to tie the knot with fiancée Debi on Monday (June 9)
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'He was a cheeky chap. He was massively into his sports and we both played football. He played for local teams, and played at veterans level. He loved his cricket and boxing.
'He went to Wembley to watch England and he recently went to watch the Eubank vs Benn fight. He was Nottingham Forest mad too. Because he wasn't married he's got money himself. To get it released is a long process, so the main aim is to pay for the funeral and take the strain off of his partner and give any money left over to his son. The main reason is to help his son out and give him something.'
Philip has now set up a Gofundme to help cover funeral costs and to set up a trust for retired-EON advisor Scott's 13-year-old son. In a statement, the family said: 'Today (Saturday, June 7) we had to say goodbye to a much loved friend, partner, father, uncle and brother.
'Scott had a traffic accident from which he didn't recover. I am trying to raise funds to give him the send off that he deserves any remaining funds will be put into trust for his 13 year old son he leaves behind.
'Funeral arrangements will be posted in due course. He was due to marry his partner on Monday 9th June. We are all in deep shock please find it in your hearts to help.'
A Gofundme to help cover funeral costs and to set up a trust for Scott's 13-year-old son
Over £5,700 has been raised so far towards a £7,500 target. In response, the family said: 'We are truly humbled and grateful for all your generosity. It just shows how loved Scott was.
'I will keep the fund raising going to help Scott's son. Massive thanks to everyone who has donated and a special thanks to the Park Tavern and the Oxford public house who are organising fundraising events.'
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were investigating the incident but were unable to provide any more information at this stage.
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To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/scott-catton
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