Family pay tribute to cyclist killed in accident near Stowmarket

The family of a man from Stowupland who died following a road traffic collision in Creeting St Mary have paid tribute to him.

Police were called at 9.50am on Friday, April 19, to reports of a collision involving a Land Rover car and a cyclist on the junction of Flordon Road and Coddenham Road (B1078).

Ambulance personnel, including the air ambulance also attended the incident, but the cyclist involved, Matthew Jack, aged 49, from Stowupland, sadly died at the scene.

Mr Jack’s family issued a tribute saying: “Matthew Jack was a devoted teacher at Claydon High School for nearly 20 years, he was valued and respected by both pupils and staff. As a friend once said he was unapologetically committed to his wife, kids and wider family.

“Matt had a strong, quiet, secure faith in God that gave him such wisdom, patience, calmness and integrity.

“Matt was a passionate sportsman who loved competing. However, nothing was more important to him than adventures with his wife and kids and supporting them with all their ambitions.”