Peter Bambury: Tributes to loving grandad who died after being hit by a car while walking in city street
The family of a man killed while walking along a city street in the afternoon say he was a “kind grandad” who will be forever in their hearts.
The relatives of Peter Bambury, 64, paid tribute to his caring and kind nature after his tragic death.
The said: “Pete, a loving son to late parents Alec and Doris, a caring big brother to Jane and loving father to Adam and Leanne, who he thought the world of. Pete was a kind grandad to Macey who he also loved dearly.
“He was a loving and caring uncle. Pete was an amazing partner to Sherrill and a role model to Sherrill’s children. Pete had a great friendship with Adam’s mum Emma. Shine bright our angel, we all love you forever. Forever in our hearts.”
Mr Bambury was hit by a silver Nissan Qashqai on Friday, December 19 just after 3.45pm in City Road, Lakenham, Norwich. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
The driver of the Nissan, who was a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning and was then released on bail until March 17.
Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision or who may have any relevant dashcam footage. People can get in touch, quoting reference 36/91359/25, at https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us by emailing [email protected] or by calling Norfolk Constabulary on 101.