Tributes Paid to Young Tree Surgeon Killed by Falling Tree Trunk

An 18-year-old nephew of former England football star Gary Lineker was killed after being crushed by a falling tree trunk while working as a tree surgeon, an inquest has heard.

Jonty Parkinson’s Death an Industrial Accident

Jonty Parkinson, from Coln St. Aldwyns, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, died from a crush injury to his abdomen after the incident on September 6, Oxford Coroner’s Court heard.

Cornwall-born Gary Lineker’s Nephew Remembers

Fresh-faced Jonty Parkinson, nephew-in-law to the Match of the Day presenter from his marriage to his first wife Michelle, was just 18 years old when the fatal accident occurred. Tributes have poured in for the young man who will be deeply missed.

A gofundme has since been set up in memory of Jonty, with over £30,000 raised to support the family in their grief.