Jake Powell: Heartbroken family pay tribute to dad who died after being hit by a car
The family of a dad killed after being hit a car says he would “bring joy and fun to all around him”.
Jake Powell died in hospital after being hit on Sunday.
His grief-stricken family has now released a tribute to him, saying: “Jake was the most amazing father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He lived his life putting others before himself always and intentionally loving everyone he met and knew.
“He had energy abounding and used it to bring joy and fun to all around him. He loved his running and used it as a platform to raise awareness and money for the CLAPA [Cleft Lip and Palate Association] charity in honour of his youngest son. It was a passion he had, to use the love he had for this sport to do good.
“To begin to even try to comprehend a life with Jake no longer with us is near impossible, and we will all miss him more than words can describe. We take what comfort we can in the knowledge he is now at peace with his Heavenly Father in Heaven.”
Kenilworth Cricket Club has also paid tribute, saying: “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Jake's family and friends at this difficult time.”
The collision happened on Leamington Road in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, at 8.20pm on Sunday.
David Ball, 39, of Watling Road in Kenilworth, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst over the alcohol limit and will appear at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court on November 19.
Warwickshire Police are still investigating, and have asked anyone who saw what happened or has any dashcam footage and has not yet spoken to police to call 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident number 326 of November 2.