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Tributes to doorman killed in crash
3:18am Monday 3rd December 2007
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A DOORMAN has died after his car hit a tree as he returned home from working at a Blackburn club.
Royston Stewart Orr, known as Roy, of Greenbank Park, Longridge, is believed to have lost control of his car during heavy rain and high wind.
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Mr Orr, 35, who worked at Blackburn's popular Baroque bar in Northgate, hit a tree off Ribchester Road in the early hours of Saturday.
Poignant tributes mark the spot where the popular doorman lost his life.
Police say the accident happened between 3am and 3.55am.
A driver found the silver Peugeot 406 near to the Barker Brow Car Park near Copster Green.
Fire crews from Blackburn and Longridge were called as Mr Orr was trapped.
Crew manager Damian Hartley of Blackburn Fire and Rescue said: "We used cutting equipment to release one man from the car.
"Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Our sympathy goes to his family at this sad time."
Police have launched an investigation. They will try to establish if bad weather contributed to the collision.
A welder at Castle Cement by day, Roy also worked at various East Lancashire night spots, including the old Heaven and Hell nightclub in Blackburn and The Social and Key Steet Bar in Clitheroe.
Roy, who was a trained painter and decorator, had a passion for cars. He had restored a Porsche, a Capri and an Opel rally car.
He lived with his partner of two years, Hannah Dugdale, but still turned up at his sister Claire Astley's house when his washing needed doing.
Hannah, 21, who met Roy while on a night out in Clitheroe, said: "I remember meeting Roy. He was working and I was upset so he comforted me. I remember how caring he was and we started seeing each other and recently moved in together.
"He loved the house where we had just moved to."
Hannah was one of the last people to speak to Roy before the tragic accident.
She added: "He went to work that night in a really good mood. I texted him to ask how it was going and he said work was good and that was the last I heard from him.
"When we were told what happened it came as a complete shock. We are all devastated. We love him and will never forget him. We all miss him lots but we love him more."
Claire, 31, of Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe, said: "He was the kind of person that would do anything for anyone but he still turned up at my house every so often with washing. He was like a big kid really."
His family and friends say Roy will be remembered for his legendary cheeky grin. He was also an animal lover and adored his two rottweilers, Herman and Sid.
The family are asking for family flowers only and donations to be made to East Lancashire Hospice.
He is to be buried alongside his mum at Waddington Road Cemetery.
The funeral arrangements are yet to be finalised.
Roy, who went to Brookside Primary School in Clitheroe before attending a high school in Manchester, also leaves his brothers, Craig, Ian, Terry and David, and nieces and nephews.
His employer Tim Pye, owner of Baroque, said: "It's come as such a shock.
"It's just terrible, all the staff here and at the Royal Oak are devastated.
"I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to his family and let them know that we are thinking about them at this sad time."
Police are appealing for witnesses. Call 01254 51212.
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marie, Blackburn says...
8:51am Mon 3 Dec 07
Claire, Lancaster says...
11:04am Mon 3 Dec 07
Anna Bliss, Clitheroe says...
1:08pm Mon 3 Dec 07
julie, clitheroe says...
1:21pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Delyse, clitheroe says...
1:23pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Kirsty High, Clitheroe says...
1:47pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Lesley, Accy - Clitheroe says...
2:43pm Mon 3 Dec 07
You always had a cheeky smile and a cheeky wave will miss you loads. Will still be looking out for you on the A59.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. xx
WtD, The Midlands says...
3:27pm Mon 3 Dec 07
co.uk
sarah, clitheroe says...
3:53pm Mon 3 Dec 07
sweet dreams
XxX
Bethany., Clitheroe says...
4:33pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Will miss you lots.
Thinking of you always
****
matthew, clitheroe says...
4:35pm Mon 3 Dec 07
will miss you lots
RIP
xx
pete, longridge says...
5:28pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Han han, Longridge says...
5:42pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Amy, Darwen says...
5:47pm Mon 3 Dec 07
all at the castle pub clitheroe, says...
7:04pm Mon 3 Dec 07
mark, hapton says...
7:24pm Mon 3 Dec 07
Clitheroe Social Club, Clitheroe says...
8:52pm Mon 3 Dec 07
We will all remember how great you were.
Will be thinking of you 24/7.
RIP BABE.
X X X X
craig, clitheroe says...
3:49am Tue 4 Dec 07
Beth, Clitheroe says...
1:16pm Tue 4 Dec 07
Simon, sheffield says...
1:42pm Tue 4 Dec 07
Woody, clitheroe says...
2:21pm Tue 4 Dec 07
Adele, clitheroe says...
2:31pm Tue 4 Dec 07
donna, clitheroe says...
2:39pm Tue 4 Dec 07
kev, clitheroe says...
3:05pm Tue 4 Dec 07
Dorian Lyne, Greatharwood says...
4:32pm Tue 4 Dec 07
My condolence to the family.
reece, clitheroe says...
5:20pm Tue 4 Dec 07
martin&dec, clitheroe says...
5:45pm Tue 4 Dec 07
Pete, Clitheroe says...
6:50pm Tue 4 Dec 07
jeanette, Clitheroe says...
7:08pm Wed 5 Dec 07
terry, clitheroe says...
11:04am Thu 6 Dec 07
SHAF, blackburn says...
10:36am Fri 7 Dec 07
FOMY, blackburn says...
10:54am Fri 7 Dec 07
dave, clitheroe says...
11:21pm Fri 7 Dec 07
paul, Barnoldswick says...
11:17pm Mon 10 Dec 07
christian wilkinson, preesall nr blackpool says...
11:51pm Tue 11 Dec 07
rip "cuz" ****
TRIBUTES: Royston Orr crashed his car after leaving Baroque nightclub
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Helen, clitheroe says...
7:53am Mon 3 Dec 07