"He was loved by all": Family's emotional tribute to dad killed in Doncaster road smash

Warren Powell, 39, of Branton, died at the scene after the black Mercedes he was driving collided with a tree on Great North Road, Bawtry, Doncaster.

Police were called to the scene on the morning of December 9.

His family said: "Warren was a dearly loved father, son, brother and uncle who we have lost in tragic circumstances.

"He was loved by all he met and by those who knew him, and he lit up any room. He will be sorely missed and leaves an immeasurable void in all our lives.

"We ask that our privacy is respected at this time while we grieve and mourn the loss of a beautiful soul."

It is thought Warren was travelling from Bawtry Golf Club towards the Mount Pleasant Hotel when his vehicle left the road at the junction and collided with a tree.

His family is being supported by trained officers as they come to terms with their loss.

Police are urging anyone who believes they may have witnessed the vehicle to get in touch.

A spokesman said: “If you think you have dashcam or doorbell footage of the vehicle or the collision, please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] with the incident number in the subject line.”

You can also contact police on 101 or by report information via the online portal, quoting incident number 247 of 9 December 2023.