Tributes to Southampton moped crash victim after his organs save six lives
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in a crash as his organs helped to save the lives of six other people.
Daniel Gale, 19, was taken to hospital after a collision between a moped and a taxi which happened at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Bay Road in Southampton just before 3am on Sunday, August 30.
He was pronounced dead in hospital the next day.
Known by his nickname ‘Bacon’, Daniel’s organs have helped to save half a dozen people, his family said in a tribute to him.
They added: ‘Dan lived for his family, leaving behind three sisters and a son. Daniel would light up every space he entered with his addictive and hilarious quirky personality, we hope he knows how loved by so many people he was, even his school teachers.
‘Dan always had a love of bikes from such an early age, he was fully licensed and an experienced rider. Dan’s death has rocked the community.
‘Following the tragic death of Dan’s sister several years ago, Dan knew the importance of organ donation and registered himself two years ago.
‘We are immensely proud that through organ donation, Daniel saved the lives of six people.
‘Our family is beyond broken; no parent should have to bury their child, for this family this is our second.’
Hampshire Constabulary added: ‘Officers investigating are continuing to appeal for information which may assist with their enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision.
‘Were you in the area? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision?
‘We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting the reference 44200333501.