Couple dead as car veers off road into trees – heartbroken children pay tribute
Moving tributes have been paid to Craig Pangrazi-Simpson, 64, and Elizabeth Pangrazi-Simpson, 60, who died after their car left a main road and crashed into trees in Kent
Elizabeth Pangrazi-Simpson, 60, and Craig Pangrazi-Simpson, 64(Image: GoFundMe)
Tributes have been paid to a “caring” couple who tragically died after their car veered off a road and crashed into trees in Kent.
Craig Pangrazi-Simpson, 64, and Elizabeth Pangrazi-Simpson, 60, were involved in a collision on the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass, between Tonbridge Road and Old Church Road, shortly before noon on May 18. Kent Police said a silver Renault Megane travelling from Pembury towards Whetsted left the carriageway on the nearside and entered woodland before crashing into trees.
The driver, Craig, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Elizabeth, was airlifted to a hospital in London, where she later died.
Elizabeth and Craig were ‘two of the kindest, happiest and most loving people’(Image: Kent Police)
Family members have since paid tribute to the couple. Elizabeth’s sons, Josh and Jake, 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.”
Josh and Jake said “family meant everything” to the couple, who “would always go above and beyond for others”. “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,” they added.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the couple’s funeral costs(Image: GoFundMe)
Craig’s daughter, Millie, described her father as a “happy, kind, gentle man” who was “popular and loved by everyone he met”.
She said: “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. Even though we hadn’t spoken in a while, my love for him remained.”
“May my dad and his wife, Elizabeth, rest in peace,” she added.
Officers investigating the collision have renewed their appeal for witnesses, as well as dashcam and CCTV footage. Footage can be uploaded via Kent Police’s online portal. Witnesses can also provide information by contacting the force on 01622 798538 and quoting reference HW/DGC/040/26, or by emailing [email protected].
A GoFundMe page set up to help cover the couple’s funeral costs has raised more than £10,000.
