First picture of man with ‘heart of gold’ killed as tributes pour in

Wigan: It’s such a sad day. A man named Darryl Tomlinson, or Daz to his friends, lost his life after being hit by a car. This happened early Thursday morning on Pembroke Road.

Daz was pronounced dead at the scene, and his friends are heartbroken. They remember him as a laid-back guy who was always there for others. He had a true ‘heart of gold’.

Wigan Town FC, where Daz played, shared a touching tribute online. They called him a founding player and said his loss is a huge blow to the team. He was a regular at games, even when he wasn’t playing anymore.

Friends took to social media to express their sorrow. One wrote, “R.I.P Daz Tomlinson, mate. You will be missed by so many.” Another said he always had a smile and was one of the nicest people around.

Neighbors also shared their grief, saying the street feels different without him. One neighbor reminisced about seeing him in his blue dressing gown every morning, calling him a lovely guy who will be deeply missed.

The accident happened around 5:58 am, and emergency services quickly arrived. A woman in her 20s was arrested for dangerous driving but has been released while investigations continue.

Police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has any footage to come forward. They want to gather as much information as possible to understand what happened.

If you have any details, you can reach out to the police or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. It’s a tough time for everyone who knew Daz, and they’re hoping for answers.