Wedding horror: Bride’s heartbreak after groom killed just days before wedding

The man was set to honeymoon with his bride this week but was tragically killed in a freak accident just days before his wedding.

A groom-to-be has sadly been killed after crashing his e-scooter into an open car door a mere two days before his wedding.

Scott Catton, 54, was rushed to hospital following the horror crash but tragically died on Saturday.

Scott Catton was rushed to hospital following the horror crash but tragically died. Picture: SWNS

Scott was riding his e-scooter down a street in Nottingham, England, when he crashed into an opening car door.

He was left fatally injured by the crash and sadly passed away in hosptial days later despite the best efforts of medics.

The collision occurred just two days before Scott was due to marry his fiancee Debbie.

The couple had planned to leave for the popular Spanish island of Majorca this week for their honeymoon.

The fatal e-scooter crash happened just 48 hours before his wedding. Picture: SWNS

Instead of celebrating his wedding, Scott’s distraught family are now fundraising to cover funeral expenses.

He is survived by his young son who is just 13.

Scott’s brother-in-law, Phillip Bates, has set up a GoFundMe which will be used to help cover funeral costs.

The fundraiser will also be used to set up a trust for Scott’s son.

Scott’s brother-in-law described him as the “life and soul of the party.”

A statement from Scott’s devastated family reads: “Today we had to say goodbye to a much loved friend, partner, father, uncle and brother.

Scott’s brother-in-law described him as the “life and soul of the party”. Picture: SWNS

“Scott had a traffic accident from which he didn’t recover.

“I am trying to raise funds to give him the send off that he deserves any remaining funds will be put into trust for his 13-year-old son he leaves behind.

“Funeral arrangements will be posted in due course.

“He was due to marry his partner on Monday 9th June. We are all in deep shock please find it in your hearts to help.”

So far nearly AU$11,210 has been raised towards a target of AU$14,250

Scott, a retired EON adviser, was described by family as a keen boxing and cricket fan.

His brother-in-law, Phillip, 56, said: “It’s horrendous. It’s never a good time, but this is the worst time though.

Instead of celebrating his wedding, Scott’s distraught family are now fundraising to cover his funeral expenses. Picture: SWNS

“He was the life and soul of the party, everyone loved him.

“He was a cheeky chap. He was massively into his sports and we both played football.

“He played for local teams, and played at veterans level. He loved his cricket and boxing.

“He went to Wembley to watch England and he recently went to watch the Eubank vs. Benn fight. He was Nottingham Forest mad too.”

Nottingham Police are investigating the incident.

This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission.