Scene showing Police car and tape with photo of Matej Gruber

Tribute paid to talented carpenter and devoted dad involved in fatal collision

The family of a man killed in a collision in Shalfleet have paid tribute to him following his death.

Officers were called at 1.22am on Saturday 23rd July to the A3054, Ningwood Hill, following a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a van.

The driver of the van, Matej Gruber, 45, from Newport suffered serious injuries and sadly passed away.

Talented carpenter and devoted dad
Paying tribute to him, his family said,

“Matej was an incredibly talented carpenter who specialised in shepherd’s huts.

“He was a devoted dad to Jessica Gruber and partner to Trudy Waughman.

“He will be sadly missed by both and by all his friends.”

Get in touch
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers remain keen to speak with anyone who can assist their investigation.

Contact us on 101 or report online, quoting 44220295763.


News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed

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