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Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
Partner of Amazon driver killed in train crash says 'he was so loved'
The partner of a 'hardworking' father killed when a train collided with his van has spoken of her pain. Brandon Hatcher, 23, died when the Amazon delivery van he was driving was struck at a level crossing in the rural hamlet of Tonge on July 13. He had just finished delivering to a farm when he got stuck on the level crossing and he was struck by a high-speed train heading to London. His family said they hoped the tragedy would lead to 'learnings' to prevent more deaths. His partner, Chloe Dell, wrote on Facebook: 'He was so loved.' She also shared a link to the fundraising effort, which has so far received £12,837 from hundreds of well-wishers. The crowdfunder said: 'We have recently lost our good friend, Brandon, to a tragic accident. 'Brandon had the biggest heart, he was unintentionally funny, caring and he would have done anything for anyone that needed his help. 'But most importantly, he was a loving father and the best partner. He was a hard-working family man, who will be terribly missed. 'Please, help us support his young family through these difficult times.' It comes after Brandon's family shared a tribute to the young father. They said: 'Brandon was a Dad, Partner, Son, Brother, Grandson and Uncle amongst being a great friend to many who he came into contact with in his life. 'His family are deeply saddened by his passing at such a tragically young age in an accident that could have been so easily avoided. 'We will remember Brandon for his humour, laid back look on life, his smile and love for his family.' They also said they hoped for 'learning' from the incident to prevent 'this sort of tragedy' from happening again. Friends also paid tribute, including Emilia Sudak, who wrote that Brandon was 'kind, funny and thoughtful'. Garry Chambers said he had a 'massive smile' and called him '6ft 5 of gentle giant'. The collision caused a huge fire in greenery close to the railway at Teynham, Kent, according to footage from the scene. More Trending Philippa Lewis, who said she was on the train when the incident happened, wrote that she was 'traumatised by what happened', adding that it was an 'awful incident'. Steve White, Southeastern managing director, said the company was 'fully assisting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch with their investigation to understand exactly what happened'. An Amazon spokesperson said: 'This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. 'We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.' MORE: Labour brings c2c into public ownership – What does this mean for you? MORE: Sea Containers London review – Metro checks in to a swanky hotel suite MORE: The tragic life of Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' who never woke up from 20-year coma
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Tributes paid to Amazon driver who died in crash with train
Tributes have been paid to a man who died when a train collided with a van in Hatcher, 23, was killed at the scene when the Amazon delivery van he was driving was struck at a level crossing on Lower Road, in Teynham, on 13 Hatcher's family said: "Brandon was a dad, partner, son, brother, grandson and uncle, amongst being a great friend to many who he came into contact with in his life."We are deeply saddened by his passing at such a tragically young age in an accident that could have been so easily avoided. Southeastern, which operates trains in the area, said it was "deeply saddened" following the family added: "We will remember him for his humour, laid back look on life, his smile and love for his family."They also called for "learning" from the incident, that prevents "this sort of tragedy" from happening again. An Amazon spokesperson said: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time."We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate."Steve White, Southeastern managing director, said the company was "fully assisting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch with their investigation to understand exactly what happened".
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Tributes to 'hard-working' Amazon delivery driver killed in Kent train crash
An Amazon delivery driver killed in a level crossing crash in Kent has been described as a 'great friend' who loved his family. Brandon Hatcher died after his van was hit at a crossing by a train in Teynham just after 12.45pm on July 13. The 23-year-old was pronouncded dead at the scene. Brandon's family have since paid tribute to the "young" dad who will remember him for his "humour" and "laid back look on life". They said: "Brandon was a Dad, Partner, Son, Brother, Grandson and Uncle amongst being a great friend to many who he came into contact with in his life. "His family are deeply saddened by his passing at such a tragically young age in an accident that could have been so easily avoided. "We hope as a result of this there is learning that stops this sort of tragedy happening again. "We will remember Brandon for his humour, laid back look on life, his smile and love for his family." A JustGiving has been set up to support his family which has already seen more than £12,000 donated. Organiser, Elena Santandreu Almagro, said: "We have recently lost our good friend, Brandon, to a tragic accident. "Brandon had the biggest heart, he was unintentionally funny, caring and he would have done anything for anyone that needed his help. "But most importantly, he was a loving father and the best partner. He was a hard working family man, who will be terribly missed. "Please, help us support his young family through this difficult times." Friends have described Brandon as a 'kind, funny' person who will be 'missed by all'. Rob Galkoff, a delivery service partner with Amazon, said: 'As a community, we are trying to raise some money for them, so any donations, no matter how small, would go a long way to help his family. "I know Amazon is also doing lots, but let's all do what we can, too.' Another person said that Brandon was one of the most "kindest" and caring people they'd ever met. They said: "I'm so sorry for everyone's loss, my heart goes out to his family and all his friends, Brandon was genuinely one of the most kindest and caring people I had ever met growing up, I'm sorry for your loss." Ben Marshall also wrote: "Really sad to hear of Brandon's passing. My memories of Brandon are full of laughter and jokes. "My thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace."
