Family honour grandad who died after Middlesbrough crash

Mark Coleman died three days after he was hit by an Audi A4 while he was riding his scooter on Riverside Park Road, in Middlesbrough, on November, 23, 2023.

Mustafaa Hussain was jailed for four years and ten months for causing his death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court.

The 27-year-old, of Finchlay Court, Middlesbrough, was also banned from driving for seven years and five months.

Mark Coleman (Image: Cleveland Police)

Following the court case, Mr Coleman’s family paid tribute to the much-loved grandad.

His family said: “The loss of Marky — a partner, father, son, brother, grandad and uncle — has completely shattered our family.

“No words can express the depth of our grief or the daily pain we live with. Our home feels empty without him, and the longing for him to walk back through the door never fades.

“Marky had a heart of gold. He was always smiling, always helping others, and he brought love, laughter and protection into all our lives. Losing him has left a hole that can never be filled.

“What makes this even harder is knowing that Marky’s life was taken because of the careless and impatient actions of another driver. In just one moment, their decisions destroyed our world and took away the man who meant everything to us.

“His partner has lost the person she was supposed to grow old with, the one she imagined sharing every milestone, every joy and every struggle with.

“His daughters have lost the dad they adored, their source of comfort, guidance and unconditional love.

“His parents have lost their son, a loss no parent should ever endure. Our entire family has been broken beyond repair.

“Marky will live on in our hearts forever. We will carry him with us every single day, but our lives will never be the same again.”

Mustafaa Hussain (Image: Cleveland Police)

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The court heard how Hussain overtook a vehicle but failed to make sure that the road was clear, hitting Mr Coleman head on, and leaving him with fatal injuries.

Detective Constable Aileen Ward, of the serious collision investigation Unit, said: “This incident was entirely avoidable. An ill‑judged and impatient decision in that moment resulted in the loss of Mark Coleman’s life.

“This serves as a powerful reminder to all road users: a single, impatient choice on the road can lead to catastrophic and irreversible consequences, changing the lives of everyone involved.”