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Police name crash victim

3:49pm Tuesday 1st July 2008

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A 22-YEAR-OLD man, who died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree on a stretch of road in north Wiltshire, has been named.

Matthew John Puckett, of Roundbarrow Close, Colerne, was driving a Volvo S40 along the A420 between Biddestone crossroads and Castle Combe, when he lost control and crashed.

An inquest into his death is expected to open on Friday.

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carrotsandswede, westbury says...
4:11pm Tue 1 Jul 08

Matt, such a kind and talented young man you are to be missed by many much love to all your family and friends

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cericherry, Priston says...
4:23pm Tue 1 Jul 08

Matt,you were destined for the top. If anyone was going to make it big with horses it was you.
Your support and friendship will be greatly missed.
Lots of Love to your family
Ceri Astall x Rob and Rory xx

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DM, Westbury says...
8:43pm Tue 1 Jul 08

I agree, leave your debate to a more appropriate time, it is neither productive or wanted.
May he rest in peace.

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grattsoggspikey, Chippenham says...
8:59pm Tue 1 Jul 08

Comments from rabuf are not appreciated at this time. We are close friends of Matthew and his family. Our hearts go out to Nicky, Paul,Sam and John and all his family. Matthew was a great son and brother who will be sorely missed. This tragedy did not happen on the bends of Ford so please get the facts right. please keep your opinions to yourself and respect the family at this terrible time. Matthew, we will all miss you.Oggie, Bridget,Mark,Natalie and Pikey(and all our families)

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fairplay, Trowbridge says...
11:01pm Tue 1 Jul 08

Sympathies to everyone he left behind, what a tragic loss of a young, talented life. I was hoping to meet him, I had heard so many good things about Matthew, but never got round to it sadly. May God rest his soul.

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Jane Morris, Neston says...
9:06am Wed 2 Jul 08

Matthew was like part of the family he will leave a HUGE hole in our lives and will be sorely missed. I cannot imagine how his family are feeling and send my most sincere sympathies to them. It is just wrong that he went when he did he was destined for great things. Jen cannot imagine how she is going to cope without her very best friend. Rest in peace Matthew, you will always be with us x

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Gordie, Colerne says...
9:07am Wed 2 Jul 08

Perhaps Princes Harry and William would have appreciated discussions on the pros and cons of wearing seat belts in the days following their mothers fatal crash or should every heart attack victim be thought of as 'deserving it' due to lifestyle choices until proven otherwise. Whilst correct some of your comments are not really offensive (to me) you cannot tell other people what is offensive or what they should find offensive only the reader can say that for themselves! I do find your comments scrape the edge of decency and are out of place in this situation (maybe after the inquest is completed?) and while I wouldn’t try to stop you having your say there is such a thing as the right time and place! I can only hope that you never find yourself in the position of having to face criticism of your loved ones when they are no longer around to defend themselves!

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Gordie, Colerne says...
9:13am Wed 2 Jul 08

Sorry I forgot to say that my comment at 9:07 this morning was intended for rabuf but as all of his comments have been removed I think others have been complaining as well!

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Jenny, Neston says...
9:54am Wed 2 Jul 08

Matthew – My best friend.
So unfair that such a close group of friends should have to experience the feeling of loosing a great and extremely popular person at such a young age.
Matthew had his whole life ahead of him and was destined for such great places.
He leaves a huge gap in my life and I don’t know how I am going to cope not seeing his big smile and hearing his loud mouth as he comes bounding through my back door announcing his arrival.
My sympathies go to the family, Nicky, Paul, Sam and John. As well as everybody else that has been blessed with knowing Matthew.
I will never forget you Matthew and you will ALWAYS be in my thoughts. Jen ****

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anneb, London says...
9:58am Wed 2 Jul 08

Matt, you were such a kind and loving person and a truely great friend. We will all miss you so much. All my love Annie xxx

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Gordie, Colerne says...
11:23am Wed 2 Jul 08

Sorry I forgot to say that my comment at 9:07 this morning was intended for rabuf but as all of his comments have been removed I think others have been complaining as well!

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jo, wiltshire says...
12:00pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Well where shall i start Matt, you are truely my best friend who we all love very much. You are the most amazing, generous, kind person that i've ever met and i feel privalliged to have know you. I am so proud of what you have achieved and i know you would have achieved all of your other goals in life because you were so determined and ambitous. Your such a huge important part of all our lives, everyone that knew you, loved you. I'll miss your big smile as you come bounding into our house with something exciting to say, no day will ever be the same. Having you in my life made everyday happier. Will love you forever ****
My thoughts go out to all Matt's family, friends and those lucky enough to have known Matt.
Never be forgotton xxx

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jodyC, Melksham says...
12:40pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Its a long time since we were all sat in AVCE Business, doing anything but work. Spending hours online bowling and looking on Ebay. Attempting to explain the ins and outs of the Black Market and Alloy Wheels to Lucy, Im Privalliged to have known you, its a shame we had all lost touch.

My thoughts are with you all. ****

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Samanthab, Corsham says...
1:07pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Matthew,
Heaven has gained such a fantastic person. Science lessons still stick in my mind where we managed to get by, doing absolutely nothing!I will remember the nights spent at the pub. I can still hear you shouting my name, as no one else called me Samantha! My thoughts are with your family and you will be greatly missed.
****

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donna barker, neston says...
1:36pm Wed 2 Jul 08

night night and god bless matthew x

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The Mountford Family, Lacock says...
3:38pm Wed 2 Jul 08

From all the lovely comments here, you can see that Matthew was indeed an exceptional young man who will be very sorely and sadly missed by his many, many friends. When we think of Matthew it's this: affable, laughable,adorable and kind. A delightful son to be so very proud of, he made everyone's lives happier. Our deepest sympathies go his loving family, our thoughts are with you. Much love, the Mountford family.

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Carly959, colerne says...
6:10pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Matthew was a lovely lad who had such a big heart and a big smile for everyone. I have such fond memorys of growing up with matt, dressing up in nickys clothes and making everyone laugh! Our love goes out to the whole family, we can not imagine what they are going through but you are always in our thoughts!
God always takes the best ones from us!
Sleep tight matthew, so pleased that we knew you! love Joy, Richard, Ricky and Carly

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gerby, Corsham says...
6:21pm Wed 2 Jul 08

(((Matt))) We love you so much, we love you coming in with your chinese and leaving your straw behind when you left.You were the very best of house sitters. We are so so proud of your great achievements. You were really on your way up. It is a true honour to have you as a grandson we love you and are missing you so very very much.Give Max a good ride. ****

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The Mountford Family, Lacock says...
7:41pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Matthew - I still can't quite believe that I am sitting here writing this. When I think of things to say I am overwhelmed, where do i start? I know saying things like 'he really loved life' or 'he didn't have a bad bone in his body' sound like cliches, but they really couldn't be more fitting. Matthew was gorgeous, fun loving and always happy but most of all, he had the kindest most generous heart. His presence filled the room and his outrageous demands and audacity made us laugh so much but love him even more. He really was another member of mine and so many other people's families - bounding in, declaring the day's typically outrageous occurances that you just 'would not believe' had happened. I know he made his family and friends so proud with his strong will, determination and desereved success. I just cannot imagine you not being here - you will leave a huge void in such a close group of friends. I am so proud of you and will miss you every day my gorgeous friend. I truly am so blessed to have known you. May you rest in peace. Love you always, Luce (Goose) xxx

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Lauren, Bradford on Avon says...
10:40pm Wed 2 Jul 08

Matt, there's nothing I can say that everyone else hasn't already. You have touched the lives of everyone you met, and will be hugely missed. The world will certainly be a quieter and more boring place without you. You were most certainly destined for great things, and you have set us all an example to follow, to go out and grab life by the balls and not sit around waiting for things to fall in your lap. You will always feature as one of my best friends of all time, and most definitely my best source of juicy gossip! Make sure you and max go get 'em all with a score of 18.5 double clear! My thoughts and love go to all your family.xxx

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sue derrick, West Wales says...
10:42pm Wed 2 Jul 08

So sorry to hear this very sad news.. such a waste of a young life.. you will be very much missed by all your friend. My thoughts are with your family . R.I.P Matt.

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zo n hol, Wilts says...
10:48pm Wed 2 Jul 08

I can't believe Matthew has been taken from us so suddenly. My thoughts are with his family. You must be so proud of such a talented, dedicated young man. To achieve his dream of his business and doing what he loved best sums Matthew up. He didnt give up. He will be forever in my heart. God Bless and Good night Matthew. We have lost a fantastic friend but the night sky has gained its brightest star.Rest In Peace hunny.
Loadsa Love
Zoe H
x

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thegardener, bradford on avon says...
10:56pm Wed 2 Jul 08

he will be missed by us all ,he was a great lad so friendly and kind hearted , Our deepest sympathies go his loving family,rest in peace we will never forget you .

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missymil, corsham says...
12:21pm Thu 3 Jul 08

This is a tribute not only to Matthew but to his family. I didnt have the pleasure of meeting Matthew as a adult but knew him as a child. He was all of the things people have said here and more. It was obvious from an early age that Matthew was a determined and talented young man, so I am not suprised to read how succesful he had become. Its a credit to his family that he maintained all of these characteristics into his adult life. Matthew will be remembered. Our sympathy goes out to all his family and friends.
Tracy Milne, Emily and Ollie Floyd.

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aliceboden, holt, wiltshire says...
1:27pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I was privileged to have known what i did of you and hope that in another life we will meet again. You achieved so much in the short time you had here. You were truley cherished by all that knew you. All my love Alice X

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chrisb, Trow says...
1:57pm Thu 3 Jul 08

I met Matt several times and he was great fun to be with and was always polite, kind and a true friend to all. He will be missed by many, my thoughts are with all his family and friends.

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Trowres, Trowbridge says...
2:07pm Mon 7 Jul 08

Not sure what to say except; I admired and respected you. You were destined for greatness and with your shere ability and strength you would have made it. You were a talented horseman and all round nice person. Another top rider stolen from us and another family grieving their loss. Sleep tight Matt x x

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