The close-knit community of Draycott-in-the-Moors, Staffordshire, is mourning the tragic loss of Charalambos Nicolaou, a 62-year-old man from Cyprus, who lost his life in a devastating collision that occurred on Uttoxeter Road on the evening of December 24th. The accident involved two vehicles, a Vauxhall Vectra and a Hyundai, and has left Mr Nicolaou’s family and friends devastated.
The incident took place at approximately 20:45 GMT on the fateful Christmas Eve, casting a sombre shadow over the holiday season for the Nicolaou family. Charalambos Nicolaou’s daughter, who expressed her deep sorrow, said, “My beloved father was killed the day before Christmas. He was an amazing father, brother, and kind-hearted person that everyone loved. He was my whole world, especially after my mother’s death years ago. My father did not deserve to leave this world the way he did. If there is anyone that might have seen anything or has cameras that could help us find justice for my wonderful dad, please contact the police.
In the wake of this tragic incident, specially-trained officers are providing ongoing support to the grieving family during this challenging time, offering solace and guidance to help them cope with the loss of their loved one.
Mark Plimmer, a 27-year-old resident of Blythe Bridge, has been charged in connection with the collision. The charges against him include causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road accident, using a motor vehicle without third-party insurance, driving otherwise than following a license, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Plimmer is scheduled to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on January 29th to face these charges.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing investigation. They are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses relevant CCTV or dash-cam footage to come forward and share their information with the police. The incident can be referenced by contacting the police at 101 and quoting incident number 639 of December 24th. Alternatively, individuals can utilize the Live Chat feature on the official Staffordshire Police website to provide valuable details. For those who wish to reach out directly to collision investigators, an email address has been provided: [email protected].
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