Tribute to man with 'heart of gold' who sadly died after crash near Gilberdyke

Sean Barmore tragically died following a collision near Gilberdyke
Sean Barmore tragically died following a collision near Gilberdyke -Credit:Family of Sean Barmore/Humberside Police


The family of a man who died following a collision in East Yorkshire have paid tribute to the "gentle giant with a heart of gold".

Sean Barmore was seriously injured in the collision on the B1230, between Balkholme and Gilberdyke, shortly after midnight on Wednesday, April 24, when a silver Peugeot 206 left the road and hit a tree. Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died on Saturday.

Paying tribute, his family said: "Sean was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He was hard working, wise and loyal, and a loving husband.

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“He was also a son, brother, stepdad and colleague who will be greatly missed, he left his mark on everyone who met him.

“We would like to thank the member of the public who reported the incident and the first on scene officers for their heroic efforts to save Sean and their swift response.

“Thanks also to the ICU unit for making a horrendous situation bearable and for the support given to the family to make Sean’s final wish come true - to become an organ donor and to give others a chance."

Anyone who witnessed the collision, who has not already spoken to police, is asked to call our non-emergency 101 line quoting log 8 of 24 April.