Scott Catton, 54, collided with a car door that suddenly swung open and was rushed to hospital – but tragically succumbed to his injuries just two days before his wedding
A groom-to-be was killed in a devastating e-scooter crash just 48 hours before he was due to marry the love of his life. Scott Catton, 54, was riding through Top Valley, Nottingham, last Thursday (June 6) when he collided with a car door that suddenly swung open.
He was rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre with broken ribs and a severe brain bleed, but despite doctors’ efforts, the father-of-one tragically died from his injuries on Saturday. Scott was set to marry his fiancée Debi on Monday and the couple had planned to fly off to Majorca for their honeymoon the following day. Instead, his family are now facing heartbreak and loss, as they rally around to raise funds for funeral costs and to support Debi and Scott’s 13-year-old son.
His brother in-law Philip Bates, 56, said: “He was on his way home and on an electric scooter, someone opened a car door and he just hit it. He broke ribs, his collar bone and had a severe brain bleed. We went straight to the hospital where we spent most of the weekend.
“He was supposed to get married at Arnold Registry Office at 2pm yesterday. They were going to Majorca, they were supposed to fly out today. It’s horrendous. It’s never a good time, but this is the worst time though. He was the life and soul of the party, everyone loved him.
“He was a cheeky chap. He was massively into his sports and we both played football. He played for local teams, and played at veterans level. He loved his cricket and boxing. He went to Wembley to watch England and he recently went to watch the Eubank vs Benn fight. He was Nottingham Forest mad too.
“Because he wasn’t married he’s got money himself. To get it released is a long process, so the main aim is to pay for the funeral and take the strain off of his partner and give any money left over to his son. The main reason is to help his son out and give him something.”
Philip has now set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and to set up a trust for retired-EON advisor Scott’s son. In a statement, the family said: “Today (Saturday the 7th of June) we had to say goodbye to a much loved friend, partner, father, uncle and brother.
“Scott had a traffic accident from which he didn’t recover. I am trying to raise funds to give him the send off that he deserves any remaining funds will be put into trust for his 13 year old son he leaves behind. Funeral arrangements will be posted in due course. He was due to marry his partner on Monday 9th June. We are all in deep shock please find it in your hearts to help.”
More than £5,700 has been raised so far towards a £7,500 target. In response, the family said: “We are truly humbled and grateful for all your generosity. It just shows how loved Scott was. I will keep the fund raising going to help Scott’s son. Massive thanks to everyone who has donated and a special thanks to the Park Tavern and the Oxford public house who are organising fundraising events.”
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were investigating the incident but were unable to provide any more information at this stage.