An inquest has confirmed that Lee Bowden, a 27-year-old father described as ‘loving’ by those who knew him, died in a car accident caused by drink-driving. The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday, March 21, on Ridgacre Road in Quinton. Lee was driving a Mercedes with his girlfriend when the vehicle collided with a tree. Emergency services responded quickly, but Lee was pronounced dead at the scene. The inquest revealed that alcohol impairment was the primary cause of the crash, highlighting the dangers of drink-driving. Family and friends mourn the loss of a young father whose life was cut tragically short.