Rockstar dies at 45 after devastating tactor crash – full household assertion
Nathan Smith, who was a member of the band MFK, has died aged 45 after being hit by a tractor in a crash on Shelton New Road in Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, on Wednesday morning
Nathan Smith has died aged 45(Image: -)
Nathan Smith has tragically passed away aged 45. The musician was fatally injured following a devastating collision with a tractor on Shelton New Road, in Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent.
Heartbreakingly, the artist who had backed the Wombats with his group MFK lost his life after being rushed to hospital. Staffordshire Police confirmed that officers, medics and an air ambulance scrambled to the scene at 8.20am on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but passed away shortly afterwards. The force stated that the tractor driver stayed at the scene to assist police with their investigation. Alongside performing in numerous bands, including MFK, Nathan also operated a recording studio in the area.
Nathan Smith was remembered as a ‘wonderful son’(Image: Instagram)
In a statement, his devastated family said: “Nathan was a self-taught electric bass player, who played in various Stoke bands and ran the UTC recording studio in Longton with his friend and fellow Big Cash Prizes band member, Tom Bath.. They added: “He was supremely talented and in recent years enjoyed success with a new Stoke band, MFK, culminating in supporting the Wombats at Trentham Gardens. “. “Nathan was so much more, though. A wonderful son, grandson and an incredible father, reports the Express.
He charmed everyone he met and was universally adored. He will be missed enormously by so many people.”
MFK paid a heartfelt tribute on their Instagram stories, posting a photo of the rock star performing to a sea of festival attendees. They wrote: “Absolutely heartbroken. Nay Smith forever.”
Nathan’s band MFK shared a social media tribute(Image: Instagram)
Staffordshire Police have called for anyone with information to come forward by dialling 101 and referencing incident 186 of August 5. As reported by The Sun, a representative for the force previously stated: “We are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a collision in Stoke-on-Trent today (Wednesday 5 August).
“We were called just after 8.20am to Shelton New Road in Cliffe Vale following reports of a collision. West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance also attended the scene.
“A tractor and a pedestrian were involved. The pedestrian, a man, was taken to hospital by ambulance and was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. His next of kin have been informed.”
