Tributes paid to 'kind couple' killed in crash

Tributes have been paid to a "kind and caring" couple who died after their car left a road and crashed into trees in a woodland in Kent.

Emergency services were called after reports that a silver Renault Megane had left the A228 Pembury Northern Bypass near Pembury at about 11:45 BST on 18 May.

Kent Police said the driver, 64-year-old Craig Pangrazi-Simpson, died at the scene and the passenger, 60-year-old Elizabeth Pangrazi-Simpson, was airlifted to a London hospital where she later died.

The family have released a tribute through Kent Police, saying the loss has "left a huge void in all their lives".

Elizabeth's sons, Josh and Jake, said: "Our mum and Craig were two of the kindest, happiest and most loving people you could ever meet.

"They were both incredibly bubbly, caring, and always brought warmth and laughter wherever they went."

Josh and Jake said family "meant everything to them" and they "loved each other deeply".

"They would always go above and beyond for others. They had a way of making people feel welcomed, valued, loved and appreciated," they said.

"They would be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved them."

Craig's daughter, Millie, described him as a "happy, kind and gentle" man who was "loved by everyone he met".

"His kindness, warmth and constant effort would always be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him," she said.

"My dad was one of the first people in my life to make me feel safe, understood and deeply loved.

"Even though we hadn't spoken in a while, my love for him remained," she said.

"May my dad and his wife, Elizabeth, rest in peace."

Kent Police say they are renewing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash and are urging any witnesses to contact the force.

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