Tribute to man who died in fatal collision near Bere Regis

Dave Grant-Jones’ family has issued the following tribute:

“It is with complete heartbreak and sadness that our family have to announce the very sudden and tragic loss of Dave Grant-Jones.
“He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was loved by all that knew him.

“We would like to ask at this time that people respect the privacy of our family while we try to come to terms with this shocking news.”

The incident that resulted in David Grant-Jones’ death occurred at 4.40pm on 14 July, when Dorset Police was called to reports of a three-vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the A35 Dorchester bypass near Bere Regis, just before the single carriageway becomes a dual carriageway.

The collision involved a white BMW, a white Land Rover Freelander and a silver Mercedes.

David Grant-Jones, driver of the Freelander, sustained serious injuries and died at the scene. His wife, 59-year-old Heather, who was travelling in the front passenger seat of the Freelander, sustained serious injuries and was flown by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.