Family pay tribute to ‘loving father’ who died in crash with lorry

Richard's family said he "spent his whole working life on the railway, where he was a mentor to many"

14:58, 11 May 2026Updated 15:09, 11 May 2026

Richard King, 45, has been described as a "loving father"(Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

The family of a man who died in a crash between a car and a lorry has paid tribute to him. Richard King, 45, died when a white Xpeng G6 he was driving was involved in a crash with an HGV at about 11.50am on Wednesday, May 6.

It happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A1139 Fletton Parkway in Peterborough[1], near the exit from the A1(M). Richard, who was from Fletton was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family has described him as "loving father, son, brother, and friend to many" who was loved "so much".

His family has released the following tribute to him: " "Richard was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many. He spent his whole working life on the railway, where he was a mentor to many.

"He was, however, at his happiest watching his beloved Arsenal with his two sons, Jack and Thomas. We will miss Richard more than words can do justice.

His kindness, patience and strength left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. We loved him so much and losing him will hurt forever."

Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the vehicles in the moments leading up to it. Anyone with information should contact police online at www.cambs.police.uk/report[2] quoting Operation Braddock.

Those without internet access are asked to call 101.

References

1. ^ Peterborough (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
2. ^ www.cambs.police.uk/report (tracking.cambspolice.vuelio.uk.com)