A father from Oxfordshire was killed during Storm Eunice when a tree fell on his truck.

23-year old Jack Bristow from Sutton Courtenay was killed whilst he was working to clear trees in Hampshire during the height of the storm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene around midday, while the driver, also a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Wantage MP David Johnston spoke in Parliament yesterday about Mr Bristow and offered his condolences to his family and friends.

Mr Johnston said: “Jack Bristow from Sutton Courtenay in my constituency is one of the four people who lost their lives in Storm Eunice.

“He had been using his truck to help with the aftermath of the storm down in Hampshire when a tree fell on it.

“He was only 23 years old and had a one-year-old son.

“Will my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to Jack and in paying our condolences to his mother Teresa, to his partner Courtney and to all those who knew and loved him?”

A GoFundMe page has been set up my members of staff at Hooke Highways, where Mr Bristow worked in the Oxfordshire depot in Watlington, who have been left “devastated” by his death.

Hooke Highways said on the page: “We are devastated by the tragic news of the passing of Jack Bristow, our operative from Oxford Depot.

"Jack was very popular amongst the lads, hardworking and always had a smile on his face. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

“Jack, 23, was a proud father to his one year old son and a loving partner to his girlfriend, He was his Mum’s precious lad and will never be forgotten.

“We will miss you Jack…”

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