Family pay tribute to Daventry father after fatal road collision
43-year-old Stuart Townsend died at the scene of the collision on the A45 Flore Bypass last Thursday.
Last updated 20th Feb 2026
The family of a man from Daventry who died in a crash on the Flore Bypass last week have described him as 'the life and soul of the party.'
Father-of-five Stuart Townsend died at the scene last Thursday afternoon, after his car came together with two others on the A45 Flore Bypass.
His children say he was always there to share his love, guidance and to celebrate their milestones.
Police investigations into the collision continue and they would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed it, or who may have relevant dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or alternatively call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 26000086362.