Man who died after his car crashed into a house in Peterborough is named by police

Richard Woollard (40) of Werrington, Peterborough, died in hospital after the car he was driving crashed into a house in Peterborough earlier this month.

Paying tribute to their son, his parents in a statement issued through the police, said: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our son, Richard.

"He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends.

"Please respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

Richard Woollard was driving a blue Ford Mondeo along Paston Ridings at about 6pm on May 17 when it crashed into stationary vehicles and then the building.

Emergency services attended the scene and he was taken to hospital, where he died on May 24.

A man and a woman in their 70s were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The man has since been released and the woman is still receiving treatment.

She is in a serious, but not life-threatening, condition.

Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the vehicle in the time leading up to it.

Anyone with information should contact police online at www.cambs.police.uk/report quoting Operation Perranwell. Those without internet access should call 101.