THE family of a man killed by a drug-driver have paid tribute to their loved one. Timothy Burgess died age 48 when the car he was travelling in was struck head-on by a Ford Focus being driven at speed by Northwich resident Joshua Eldred. At Chester Crown Court on Friday (October 25), Eldred was sentenced to 12 years, of which he will serve at least eight behind bars, for causing death by dangerous driving.
The public gallery was filled with Mr Burgess’ friends and family, with several of them reading victim personal statements during the sentencing. Speaking in court, his daughter said: “Losing not only my dad but my best friend has been the most distressing time of my life. “The pain will stick with me forever.
“Nothing will ever be the same without my dad by my side and the thought tears my heart. “I will never experience my dad walking me down the aisle at my wedding. He won’t DJ at my 18th like he had promised.
I won’t be able to introduce my children to their grandad. “My dad showed me what love actually is and I feel so proud to call him my dad. “One thing my dad always told me is that life is cruel and now I understand.
“I honestly don’t know how I’m going to continue without him.” Eldred was found to have alcohol and cocaine in his system (Image: Cheshire Police) Mr Burgess’ father, 73-year-old Philip Burgess, spoke of how his son had been due to take over the family fish and chip shop, 4 Seasons in Frodsham. “My pain, along with all my f.
