“Cherished by everyone who knew him” Family pay tribute to man who died in collision

The family of a man who died following a collision on the A607 at Frisby on the Wreake have paid tribute to him describing him as “a beacon of support for many” who was “cherished by everyone who knew him”.

Ashley Aldridge, 37, of Syston, Leicester, died following a two-car collision in the area on Friday 27 June.

Police were called at 6.13pm to the incident which involved an orange BMW convertible car and a Vauxhall Corsa. Ashley was the driver of the Corsa vehicle.

Paying tribute today, his family said: “Ashley was a beloved son, brother, and father, cherished by everyone who knew him. His children were his world, and he loved them dearly. My brother, known affectionately as ‘Cap Ash’ for his constant cap wearing, was a beacon of support for many. He was always there for a chat or a piece of advice, and no one ever had a bad word to say about him.

“Ash was also a valued colleague at Pukka Pies, known for his hard work and dedication. His passing has deeply affected his colleagues, and the workplace will never be the same without him. He had been there for 21 years, climbing the ranks and earning the respect of all.

“The tragic loss of my brother is something we will never comprehend as a family. We are heartbroken and devastated, and the grief will linger for the rest of our lives. His two children are left without a father who they loved so very much and their world has been shattered, but we are a strong family unit, and we will support each other through this difficult time.”

Ashley Aldridge, pictured to the right with his children

The below tribute is from Ashley’s friends:

“Ash, you were always the life of the party—first to the bar, last to leave, and absolutely allergic to saying no to a night out. You were always there, unless, of course, it was your turn to buy a round.

“We didn’t see each other as often as we should have, but whenever we did, it felt like no time had passed. We would laugh, have fun, and engage in the kind of banter that made your cheeks hurt.

“It’s hard to believe you’re gone. There’s now a massive Ash-shaped hole in the group, and an eerie quiet where your laugh used to echo (usually louder than the music). The sky might have gained a new star, but we definitely lost our brightest spark.

“Now, you and Myley can finally reunite and make up for all the time you missed together.

“You’ll always be missed, forever remembered, and never replaced. Rest easy, legend. We’ll be raising a glass (or five) in your honour. To Ash!”.

A teenage girl who was travelling in the Corsa car was taken to hospital. She has since been discharged.

Two men were arrested in connection with the collision. A 33-year-old and a 25-year-old were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

They have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information in relation to the collision, who has not yet spoken to police is asked to make contact. You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 594 of 27 June.