Family tribute to generous and ‘fiercely loyal friend’ who died following collision near Boston
The family have released a tribute to a man who died following a collision near Boston on Sunday.
Ryan Featherstone, 28, died following a collision while driving a grey BYD Seal on Hale Lane, Frithville, near Boston on Sunday December 7 just before 1pm.
Lincolnshire Police said the driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
Mr Featherstone’s family said Ryan would go out of his way for the people he loved and cared about and everyone who met him instantly loved him.
“Ryan had a big personality; he could chat your ear off, lit up every room he walked into with a laugh and a joke and was well known for being a wind-up merchant. Then there was also a sensitive side to him.”
They went on: “He would find ways to cheer you up, like sending you a message or a funny video if you’d had a bad day or remembering to bring your favourite treat home; that was just the kind of person he was, always thinking of others.
“He was a fiercely loyal friend and was the one you’d turn to for support if you needed it. His generosity, not just with his things, but his time, is one of the things we’ll miss most about him.”
They said Ryan was ‘laid back’ and took everything in his stride
“He believed you could and should do what made you happy and always encouraged others to chase their dreams.
“Although he’s gone, it brings us some comfort to know that he’s made such an impact and touched so many people’s lives and that the legacy he leaves behind is one of kindness, love and support.
“Ryan will forever be sorely missed by our family and all those who knew him.”
Police are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam footage that may have captured the moments before the collision took place.
If you can help, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIU) by emailing [email protected] or calling 01522 212316 quoting incident 194 of December 7 in the subject line.