Tributes have been paid to the “most loving people you could ever meet” after a couple died in a car crash.
Craig Pangrazi-Simpson, 64, and his wife Elizabeth, 60, were involved in a single-vehicle collision on the northern carriageway of the A227 Pembury Bypass on May 18 at around 11.43am.
Craig Pangrazi-Simpson and Elizabeth Pangrazi-Simpson died after a crash on the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass. Picture: Kent Police
A silver Renault Megane travelling from Pembury towards Whetsted was believed to have left the carriageway and entered woodland before colliding with trees.
Now the police have launched a fresh appeal for information as the couple’s children remember the “truly inseparable” couple.
Elizabeth’s sons, Josh and Jake, described the “huge void” that had been left in their lives.
They said: “Our mum and Craig were two of the kindest, happiest and most loving people you could ever meet. They were both incredibly bubbly, caring, and always brought warmth and laughter wherever they went.
“Family meant everything to them, and they loved each other deeply.
“They would always go above and beyond for others, often putting other people before themselves.
The A228 Pembury Northern Bypass closed near Tunbridge Wells Hospital after the crash. Picture: KCC Highways
“Even if they had only just met someone, they had a way of making people feel welcomed, valued, loved and appreciated.
“They were truly inseparable and were the definition of real love and partnership.
“Their loss has left a huge void in all of our lives, and they will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved them.”
Craig’s daughter Millie said: “From the day I can remember, my dad was always a happy, kind, gentle man, who made the effort with people, both in and out of his workplace, making him very popular and loved by everyone he met.
“His kindness, warmth and constant effort, will always be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.
“My dad was one of the first people in my life to make me feel safe, understood and deeply loved and even though we hadn’t spoken in a while, my love for him remained.
“I still and always will carry pieces of him, in the memories that return unexpectedly and the quiet ache for the loss of someone who meant so much, to so many.
Police are appealing for information after the crash on the A228 Pembury Bypass. Photo: Google
“May my dad and his wife, Elizabeth, rest in peace.”
The police attended the crash along with paramedics, but Craig, the driver, had sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
Elizabeth, who was passenger, was airlifted to a London hospital where she later passed away.
Officers investigating the fatal collision are renewing their appeal for dashcam footage, CCTV and witnesses.
It happened between Tonbridge Road and Old Church Road.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident and urge anyone who saw the collision, or who might have seen the vehicle beforehand, to contact police.
Motorists who were in the area are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist the investigation.
Footage can be uploaded via Kent Police’s online portal.
Witnesses can also provide information by contacting police on 01622 798538 and quoting reference HW/DGC/040/26, or by emailing sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk