Family pay tribute to father from Haywards Heath who died in crash

Daniel Corrick, from Haywards Heath, died after being hit by a BMW in Hailsham on Sunday, January 30.

The 43-year-old was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital, but was pronounced dead on February 2.

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His family have been left “devastated” by the death of the father-of-two.

In a statement, they said: “He loved cycling but not as much as he loved his wife Nikki and their two daughters Eloise, aged eight, and Josephine aged six, to whom he was a wonderful husband and father.

“Dan was devoted to them and his family, a much loved son of Lesley and Roy and brother to Alexis, brother-in-law to Paul, together with his in-laws Derek and Jan.

“He was a proud, loving, supportive and dependable person to his friends and colleagues.

Daniel Corrick, from Haywards Heath, died after being hit by a BMW in Hailsham on Sunday, January 30

“He was also passionate blood donor and supporter of the NHS organ transplant scheme. The family are proud to say that, as per his wishes, this was utilised fully and will have helped numerous people in need.

“We wish to extend their thanks to the emergency services and in particular to the doctors and nurses in the hospital’s intensive care unit.”

Details of Daniel’s funeral will be made available shortly.

Sussex Police are still investigating the crash and are appealing for witnesses who may have information or footage to come forward.

The crash happened while the 43-year-old was cycling at the Boship roundabout near the junction with the A271 at Horsebridge shortly after 10am.

Daniel Corrick, from Haywards Heath, died after being hit by a BMW in Hailsham on Sunday, January 30

Anyone with information is asked to report it by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 and quote Operation Rind.