Grandad, 65, killed in crash while driving back from trip with wife & granddaughter is pictured as family pay tribute

A GRANDAD killed in a three-car collision while returning from a trip has been pictured, as his family pay tribute to the “giant Scottish teddy bear”. William Campbell, known as Billy, was driving on the A1 last Friday, when his Vauxhall Mokka was involved in the crash. The man has been remembered as ‘a true gentleman’ William was killed after the three-car crash last week Credit: Google Maps William was returning from a family trip in Scotland when the tragedy occurred near Darlington. Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, but despite their best efforts he was pronounced dead at the scene. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Mr Campbell’s wife and granddaughter who were travelling with him at the time of the collision, survived. In a tribute, his family said: “William (Billy) Campbell was a gentle, loving, kind-hearted man from Scotland who had lived in Yorkshire with his wife but always loved his beautiful homeland. “He was a giant Scottish teddy bear who would give you his last pound if you needed it. “His wife has received hundreds of messages in a giant wave of grief as big as his heart was. “He loved life, his family, his friends and was a true gentleman. When he loved you, it was with such immense strength he wrapped you up in it. “We’ll carry those memories of laughter love and kindness that he wrapped around me in his big Billy hugs in my heart forever. Most read in The Sun “He has left a big hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. “His final thought was that of the safety of his granddaughter and he will always be loved and missed by all that knew him.” Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage to get in touch on 0191 375 2996 or by email at SCIU@durham.police.uk quoting incident number 154 of September 4. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.