The devastated family of an amazing and beloved man who died following a collision in Newcastle have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.
Shortly after 11.30pm on November 28, officers received a report of a one-vehicle collision on the A69 close to Throckley.
It was reported that a grey Ford Raptor car was travelling westbound when it has left the road.
Emergency services attended the scene and the passenger of the car – 28-year-old Matthew Newton – was found to have sustained serious injuries.
Matthew, 28, of the Carlisle area, died at the scene.
Today, Matthew’s heartbroken family have paid an emotional tribute to an amazing human who lived life to the absolute fullest.
They said: “Matthew was too good for his own good, 28 years old with his whole life ahead of him.
“Loved and adored son of Anna and Mike, kindest and best big brother to George and Alexis and idolised grandson of David and Valerie.
“Matthew was very proud of his business he started and built up, Cumbria Motor Trading, it was in his words flat out busy.
“Matthew lived his life to the absolute fullest and had the best friends anyone could wish for.
“Matthew was an amazing human that would do anything for anyone, our house is far too quiet now without him, when Matthew was in a room we all knew it!
“Matthew’s life will always be celebrated by his family and all that knew him.
“He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered for his beautiful personality, his kindest heart and his dazzling smile.
“We all love you Matthew, X.”
Following Matthew’s death, a full investigation was launched by Northumbria Police into the circumstances of the collision.
A 34-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and is next due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday, December 23.
