The family of a ‘much-loved husband and father’ have paid tribute to him following a fatal collision. George Florin Holburn, 35, was sadly pronounced dead following the collision on the A688 in Bishop Auckland, just before 8am on Tuesday 5 September.
In a statement his family said: “It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of George Florin Holburn who was involved in a tragic road traffic collision on the A688. He was a much-loved husband and father to three gorgeous children and will be sadly missed. We wish to thank everyone for their support and ask to be left so that we can grieve in peace.”
An investigation has been launched and officers are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. The incident involved Mr Holburn’s Nissan Juke and a Saab car. The vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when they collided. The driver of the Saab – a man in his 20s – was taken to hospital as a precaution.
If you have any information, call 101 quoting incident reference number 72 of September 5.
Bishop Auckland's local community newspaper.
