‘Funny’ and ‘talented’ son who died in A10 crash is named and pictured for the first time

He was pronounced dead at the scene

The family of a “loving” son, who died in a collision on the A10, has paid tribute to him. Jacob Hawden, 33, of Westbourne Road, Chatteris, died after he left the road near Littleport while driving a blue Vauxhall Corsa at around 3am on May 17.

Emergency services attended to the area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jacob was described by his family as being “loved by many” and a “very charismatic” person. Jacob’s family said: “Jacob was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

“Jacob was a very unique man and always loved to make people laugh, this was one of his special powers. He was a very charismatic, funny and also musically talented person. He will always be loved and in our thoughts every day.”

Cambridgeshire Police are still appealing for any information concerning the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the moments leading up to it or has relevant dashcam footage should come forward.

Anyone with information should report it through the force website quoting Operation Belowda. You can call 101 if you do not have access to the internet.

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