‘Missed forever’ - Family pay tribute to recently retired man killed in suspected hit-and-run in Yorkshire
The family of a man who died in a crash in Yorkshire last month have said the recently retired 67-year-old would be ‘missed forever’.
Steve Cook has been named by Humberside Police as the pedestrian who died after being knocked down by a car on October 31 in Park Street in Hull.
Mr Cook was taken to hospital but died of his injuries the following morning.
A family statement, issued via Humberside Police, said: “Steve was a loving husband, devoted dad and proud grandad who brought so much joy to everyone around him.
“He was the life and soul of the party, always ready for a little tipple and a dance, especially to some good old Northern Soul music.
“Having recently retired, Steve was enjoying this new chapter of his life to the fullest.
“He loved nothing more than watching his beloved Hull City, spending time fishing and, most importantly, making memories with his family and friends.
“Steve is loved beyond words and will be missed forever by all who knew him.”
Humberside Police said the incident happened as a silver car was exiting Colonial Street and turning left on Park Street at around 5.30pm.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving above the specified limit of a controlled drug, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without third party insurance.