A 44 year old man who died in a fatal road traffic collision near Wareham in Dorset has been described as a “wonderful son, brother and father” by his family.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.41 pm on Thursday 21st August 2025 of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a blue SEAT Leon on the A352 at East Stoke.
Stuart Howes who worked in Wareham
“Everyone knew him for his passion for cars”
Sadly, the man named as Stuart Howes from Weymouth was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement, his family said:
“Stuart Howes was a wonderful son, brother and father who cared about family very much.
“Stuart was a talented paint sprayer who built a business in the local Wareham area. Everyone knew him for his passion for cars and the commitment he showed towards his business.
“Stuart will be missed by his friends and family.”
Contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact Dorset Police online, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250125068.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
