Dave Dutton, who died in in a road incident in Tarporley

The family of a man who died in a road collision in Tarporley have paid tribute to ‘a loving father and grandfather’.

David Dutton, 51, was walking along Eaton Road with his son Gavin, 25, from Nantwich, when there was a collision with a Nissan Micra.

Mr Dutton, from Eaton, Tarporley, was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Gavin, 25, from Nantwich, suffered minor injuries in the collision.

Dave, pictured here at Nantwich Jazz Festival, worked as a mechanic at D&M Auto Services in Tarporley.

He leaves two sons, a daughter and three grand-children.

In a statement, his family said: “The whole family have been left devastated by the sudden death of David, a loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all.

“The family wish to be left in peace at this moment of grief to come to terms with what has happened and hope anyone with any information that may help the police in their investigation contact them as soon as possible.”

Floral tributes have been left on the roadside in memory of Mr Dutton after the accident, which took place at around 12.45am on Saturday (May 18)

A 23-year-old woman from Holywell, Flintshire, who was driving the car at the time of the collision, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving and causing death by dangerous driving.

She was bailed to return to the police station in July, pending further inquiries.

Cheshire Police is appealing for anyone with any information which could assist the investigation.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the pedestrians walking along Eaton Road in the direction of Eaton village prior to the collision, or anyone who may have seen a green Nissan Micra prior to the crash.

Contact Sgt Rachel Gallagher on the police national non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 48 of May 18, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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