A fundraiser has been launched to help a man who suffered life-changing injuries in a road accident in Lancaster city centre.
Graham Layton was taken to hospital with a broken back and serious leg injuries on Thursday morning, after he was struck by a vehicle on King Street, Lancaster.
His friend Paul Yeates and sister Samantha Layton have set up a fundraising page to help Graham, who married his longtime partner Hayley four months ago.
Paul said Graham is a "loving husband, father, brother, son and great friend" and a "gentle giant".
"The injuries sustained are significant and he has a very long and painful road of recovery ahead but this may not bring him back to the full physical capability he had before this devastating incident," he said, on the fundraising page.
"For those that don't know Graham he is a gentle giant, he stands over 6ft 3in tall and his personality matches his stature in abundance. Graham is always there for everyone without expecting anything in return and not questioning the reasons.
"Graham and Hayley only celebrated their wedding four months ago after being together for over 15 years. They have a honeymoon planned in 2024 which they were so looking forward to as a family. They never for one minute thought that their world could dramatically change in an instant.
"As family and friends we want to take some of the financial pressures away that this incident will inevitably create for Graham, Hayley and their beautiful 12 year old daughter Sophie.
"This will enable them to concentrate on Graham's long and painful journey ahead. If anyone can give just a little this will all make a world of difference to this wonderful family. Realistically we need to be able to take the pressure off for at least six months maybe more."
A total of £3800 has been raised at time of writing.
The fundraising page can be found here.
*Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses, dash cam and CCTV footage after the road traffic collision in which Mr Layton was injured.
They were called to the scene at King Street at 6.50am on Thursday, December 7.
Please email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk or contact 101 – log 0184 of December 7, 2023.
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