‘Avid Northampton Saints fan’ and ‘kind soul’ died after crash on the …

An "avid Northampton Saints ^[1] fan" with a "kind soul" has died after a crash on the A14. Christian Antony Payne, 34, was on foot when he was involved in a collision with a green Nissan Ariya Evolve travelling on the eastbound carriageway.

The incident occurred between junctions 7 and 8, near Kettering ^[2]. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene. Christian’s family have now released the following tribute to him, through Northamptonshire Police ^[3].

It reads: "It is with great sadness that the Payne family must announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and best friend, Christian Antony Payne.

“Christian was an avid Northampton Saints fan with a wicked sense of humour. His early years were spent on the field playing rugby, paintballing and eating too many slices of mum’s lemon meringue pie.

“At the age of eight, he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome which made his life as an adult more challenging. Christian always strove to be the best version of himself and fought gallantly with his mental health.

“He spent time with the Kettering Community Unit (KCU) Charity where he volunteered - it was a real sanctuary for Christian and a place he sought understanding. Christian was a gentle person, a kind soul and will leave a hole in the lives of those who knew and loved him.”

On the incident, a spokesperson for the force previously said: "Anyone with information or dash-cam footage is asked to email [email protected]. Alternatively, call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101. Incident number: 23000286353."

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References

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^{^} Kettering (www.northantslive.news)
^{^} Northamptonshire Police (www.northantslive.news)
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