Family tribute following fatal road traffic collision in North Dorset
The family of a man who sadly died in a road traffic collision in North Dorset have paid tribute to their loved one.
Dorset Police received a report at 9.27am on Tuesday 22 July 2025 of a single-vehicle collision involving a grey BMW on the A357 Cook’s Lane near Spire Hill Farm in the Stalbridge area.
Very sadly, the driver of the BMW – named by his family as 28-year-old Edward Pass, known as Ed, from the local area – was pronounced dead at the scene.
The family of Ed has issued the following statement: “Loving son of Caroline and David, brother to Sam and Jim, partner to Hayley, brother-in-law to Charlie and Lottie, adored uncle and loved grandson.
“Ed was the most loving and kind-hearted man who would do anything for anyone.
“Rest in peace.
“All our love forever. Never forgotten.”
Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Ed’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
“We are continuing to investigate the collision and would ask anyone with information who has not already spoken to police to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250106966. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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