A dad died after he was hit in a horror motorbike crash just minutes after calling his wife to tell her he had broken down.
Andrew Tubbs phoned his wife Emma to explain that his motorcycle was suffering mechanical problems and that he planned to pull over and wait for recovery.
Emma and their eldest daughter Tegan immediately set off to meet him.
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But unbeknown to them, Andrew was involved in a devastating collision just minutes after making the call on Sunday (2 August), as reported by Need To Know.
He was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with multiple life-threatening injuries to his head, neck, chest and arm.
Andrew remained in hospital as his devastated family kept a vigil at his bedside.
On 10 August, doctors told his loved ones he was unlikely to survive his severe brain injury following MRI and EEG tests.
An update shared on a family GoFundMe said Andrew was “fighting like mad”, but his loved ones had begun trying to make as many memories with him as possible.
He was moved into palliative care on 17 August before being transferred to Barnsley Hospice so he could be closer to home and surrounded by family.
Andrew’s death was announced three days later on 20 August.
Fundraiser organiser Adele Haywood wrote: “It is with immense sadness that we share that Andrew has passed away.
“He was surrounded by people who loved him, and while there are no words that can make this loss any easier, we are grateful that he was not alone.”
Andrew was remembered as a devoted family man whose world revolved around Emma and their two daughters, Tegan and baby Erin.
Erin was approaching eight months old when the fundraiser was launched.
Andrew was also a loving stepdad to Emma’s sons and was said to have cared for them as though they were his own.
Adele said: “Anyone who knows Andrew knows he is the first person to help others.
“He would never ask for help himself.”
Just a week before the crash, Andrew had taken part in a funeral escort for a young boy who loved motorcycles.
His loved ones said the gesture reflected the kindness, compassion and selflessness he was known for.
Andrew and Emma had also dedicated their working lives to helping others through their careers as an ambulance practitioner and a traffic officer.
Adele set up the fundraiser with Emma’s permission after Tegan, who was too young to launch it herself, helped write the appeal.
It was initially intended to cover the family’s travel, accommodation and living costs while they remained close to Andrew’s hospital bedside.
Following his death, the money will instead help pay for the send-off his loved ones say he deserves and support his family in the difficult weeks ahead.
The appeal has raised £5,950 from 238 donations towards its £7,000 target.
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