Heartfelt tribute to ‘loving’ husband and ‘proud’ father killed in car crash in St Ives

A loving dad who died in a car crash in St Ives was on holiday with his wife celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at the time of the collision. Tributes have been paid to David Clark, 83, who died in hospital after a collision with a BMW on April 30.

The emergency services went to the scene of the accident after being informed that two pedestrians had been hit by a car. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed on Wednesday that a man died at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, while a woman remained seriously injured in hospital.

In a heartbreaking tribute, David’s family said he and his wife Daphne had been on holiday together in St Ives, celebrating her retirement and their recent 50th wedding anniversary together.

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His family said: “David Clark grew up and lived in Mickleton in the Cotswolds. A loving husband to Daphne, proud father to Kerry, Samantha and grandfather to Gee, Issy, Will, Luke and Bea, foster grandfather to Skye and Evie and great grandfather to Freddie.

“David and Daphne were on holiday in St Ives celebrating Daphne’s retirement and their 50th wedding anniversary with their dog Zara, a place they loved to visit and spend time together.”

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention following a collision last month. In a statement on Wednesday, Devon and Cornwall Police said he was still on bail while further inquiries were carried out.

Mr Clark’s family have asked for privacy at this time.