Kidderminster mechanic dies in driveway accident

Richard Waldron, 41, trapped under Land Rover at his home

Kidderminster mechanic dies in driveway accident

A Kidderminster mechanic, Richard Waldron, aged 41, has died following an accident at his home on Walter Nash Road on Monday, 7 April. His uncle, Anthony Harrison, described the incident as a “tragic accident.”

Mr Harrison paid tribute to his nephew, calling him an “incredible person” and an “inspiration” whom he “admired and loved.” He added, “He was my nephew, but he was more like a son. We did everything together. He was a brilliant mechanic. In the community, he was loved by all.”

According to Mr Harrison, Mr Waldron became trapped underneath an older-style Land Rover he was working on. Resuscitation attempts by emergency services were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency services were called to the property just after 12pm. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed that despite their efforts, nothing could be done to save Mr Waldron.

Mr Waldron, who was also an advanced motorbike rider, worked for his family company, Waldron Contracting Services. His uncle noted that he had a young family and was engaged to be married.

Mr Harrison has established a GoFundMe page to support Mr Waldron’s family, which has so far raised over £2,500. He described his nephew as an avid Land Rover enthusiast and off-roader, as well as a motorbike fanatic. “He could literally put his hand to anything, and if he couldn’t do something, he would make a tool to make it work,” Mr Harrison said, adding, “He was a family man, brother, nephew, dad, partner, a true legend who has gone too soon.”

Source: The Shuttle

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