Tribute paid to ‘big brother who lit up a room’ after he dies in Brant Broughton collision

Tributes have been paid to a 'big brother who lit up a room' after he died in a collision in Brant Broughton. Laurence Webb, 68, was killed in collision between a van and a lorry on the A17 at Brant Broughton on January 10.

2025. The inquest into the collision has concluded and the family of Laurence, driver of the lorry, have released an emotional testimonial to him.

Laurence's brother said: "My big brother Lol lit up a room when he walked in, he was the beating heart of our very large family and the head of our family for 33 years. A loving husband to Karen, the perfect father to his four kids, dog dad to his beloved Bert, grandfather of three, brother of four, uncle lol to 12 and friend to hundreds. "He was our go to man for advice, help, whenever needed, he was there.

Lol was outgoing, a comedian, and a proud family man who worked hard his whole life to provide the best for his kids. "Lol was a professional driver who loved being on the road, loved working and took his responsibilities behind the wheel with upmost seriousness. Unfortunately, he didn't get a chance to enjoy his hard-earned retirement, but we find only a small part of peace in knowing he lived a life overflowing of love; spent holidaying with his dear wife and family, spending time surrounded by loved ones and being our rock.

"The 10th January 2025 was the worst day of our lives, our precious and beloved Lol was gone without any opportunity to say thank you and goodbye to a man so loved and so integral to our lives. As a family, we have never experienced such ineffable grief, words truly fail us when trying to describe the devastation we will live with, forever. "The circumstances of this collision were so needless and unnecessary and have robbed us of a dearly loved husband, brother, father and grandfather.

The ongoing impact and trauma that we continue to feel is impossible to describe; the lack of his physical presence at his son's upcoming wedding and future family engagements will be so keenly felt. "Our loss is the world's loss; Lol was a man loved by anyone and everyone he crossed paths with. We must now try and find peace in our stories, memories and pictures, as this is all we have left.

We live our lives now in his honour and we hope to see him again one day."