Gary Lineker’s tree surgeon nephew was killed by a falling trunk earlier this year (Image: GOFUNDME/GETTY)
Gary Lineker’s teenage nephew died after being crushed by a falling tree earlier this year, an inquest has heard. Jonty Parkinson, who was 18 at the time of his death, was killed while working as a tree surgeon last month.
Opening the inquest, senior coroner Darren Salter revealed Parkinson died following a crush injury to his abdomen which was caused by a falling trunk. Oxford Coroner’s Court heard the incident took place in the village of Eaton Hastings on September 6.
A page on GoFundMe was set up in memory of the teenager and has raised over £32,000 to help create a ‘beautiful memorial or event’ for the family.
A post under the appeal read: “I realise money can’t fill the great chasm of loss they are feeling, but I hope it can be used to ease the burden of funeral expenses or go towards a fitting memorial for Jonty.”
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