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Charlotte Dobson

Man charged with death by dangerous driving after Stretford horror crash

A man has been charged with death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal crash in Stretford.

Ronald Brown, 56, was killed in the crash on Seymour Grove, near the junction with Kinds Road in Stretford, on Saturday, April 4.

A Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra collided, with one the vehicles catching fire.

Mr Brown, a popular bus driver, was pronounced dead at the scene.

David Edmonds, 35, of Northdown Avenue, Manchester has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving while uninsured and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

He has been remanded to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 8).

Ronald Brown lost his life in the horror crash in April (GMP)

Paying tribute to Ronald, his family said in a statement: "Ronald was a loyal and loving dad, son, brother and friend.

""He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need, and his positive nature touched everyone he met.

"He was witty and humble, but also determined and motivated.

"He would always take the time to encourage us in our various endeavours, and provide support whenever we needed it.

“He will be sadly missed by us all – not just by his family, but also by the wider community.”

Mr Brown was a bus driver with Stageocach Manchester for 17 years,based at the Sharston depot in Wythenshawe. He left earlier this year.

The company said in a statement: "We’re very sorry to learn of this terribly sad news and our heart goes out to his friends and family at this time."

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