Family of couple killed in fatal Staffordshire crash pay tribute to 'loved' pair

Keith and Vivienne Scott were killed in a fatal car crash in Uttoxeter

Author: Rory GannonPublished 2nd Nov 2026

The family of a couple killed in a fatal car crash near Uttoxeter have paid tribute to the "loved" pair.

Keith and Vivienne Scott were travelling in a silver Vauxhall Corsa at 11am on October 23rd when their car collided with a black Vauxhall Astra.

Vivienne, 71, sadly died at the scene, while Keith, 74, was taken to hospital for his injuries. He sadly died the next day.

Staffordshire Police are currently investigating the crash, with the driver of the Astra currently in hospital with injuries, though these are not thought to be life-threatening nor life-changing.

Paying tribute, Vivienne and Keith's family released a statement through the force, sharing their love and admiration for the couple.

"Mum and Dad will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved them," the statement read. "Forever in our hearts, forever loved, and never forgotten. It's not goodbye it’s a 'see yah later'."

Meanwhile, Staffordshire Police are continuing to appeal for any information that could help establish the scene before the crash.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or with any relevant dashcam or doorbell footage is being asked to come forward by calling 101 quoting incident reference number 277 from October 23rd.

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