Derbyshire cricketer Tom Poynton injured and father killed in Ferrari road crash

THE father of Derbyshire cricket player Tom Poynton has died in a road crash. Wicketkeeper Tom was also involved in the incident, which killed his father Keith, which happened yesterday evening. Police have confirmed a 57-year-old man died after the Ferrari he was driving left the road and hit a tree. They said the crash happened in Caldwell Road, near Rosliston, on Friday at about 8pm, and the 23-year-old passenger was taken to Burton Queen's Hospital with serious, but not-life threatening, injuries. Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the crash this morning and hundreds of messages have been posted on Twitter paying tribute to Keith and offering sympathies to the Poynton family. Derbyshire County Cricket Club said Tom was taken to hospital by ambulance and treated overnight for a "suspected fracture and other associated injuries". The club's match at Leicestershire tomorrow has been postponed. In a statement, the club said: "Everyone at the club are deeply distressed and concerned for Tom and his family. "In consultation with the ECB and Leicestershire CCC, the decision has been taken to postpone the LV County Championship Division Two game, which was due to start tomorrow at Grace Road. "The fixture has been provisionally rescheduled to take place on Sunday 8 June to Wednesday 11 June. "The Second XI friendly fixture between Derbyshire and Leicestershire, which was due to start at The 3aaa County Ground this week on Monday 7 April has also been postponed and will be moved to a date to be agreed." Tom, described as a highly-regarded wicketkeeper, has been with the club since the age of 11 and made his first-team debut during the 2007 Twenty20 group stages. He made his Championship debut against Middlesex in July the same year. Chief executive Simon Storey said: "We are a small close knit group here at Derbyshire and Tom's dad was well-known to our players and coaching staff. "We are still trying to come to terms with the devastating news and at the moment our concerns are solely with Tom and his family at this difficult time. "We are deeply indebted to the chairman, chief executive and director of cricket at Leicestershire CCC who have supported the decision to postpone the game. I am very sorry to everyone who was looking forward to the opening fixture." A statement from Leicestershire Cricket Club's website said: "Sunday's match between Leicestershire CCC and Derbyshire CCC has been postponed. "A Derbyshire player has been involved in a serious road accident in which a close relative has lost their life. "As a mark of respect, the game has been postponed until Sunday, June 8, and the ECB has given their blessing to the request. "Our thoughts are with Derbyshire CCC at this tragic time." Tina Costa, 45, who lives in Linton Road, near where the collision took place, said she knew of Keith and spoke of her sadness about his death. She said: "I was very shocked when I found out. It's very tragic circumstances for it to happen. "Keith was a very nice person and he used to walk his dog through the village. He was very polite and would always speak. He was also very well-liked. "I know Tom and absolutely everybody is thinking of him and his family right now. I really hope they are ok." "It's just been a big shock." Sally-Ann Miller, 53, and her husband David, of Rosliston, said they knew Keith and could not believe the news. She said: "This is the most shocking thing that has happened in my 53 years here. It's come totally out of the blue. It must be an absolute nightmare for his family. "My sister went to school with Keith and he was a lovely chap." David said: "He was a real family man and always put them first. He lived in the village all of his life and was a hard worker." A floral tribute left at the scene of the crash said: "Keith, I did not know you but I was the only witness to your accident. "It is such a shame you have lost your life. My thoughts are with your family and I hope son is ok. "Peace is with you Keith." Tributes and condolences have poured in the Poynton family via Twitter:

All the Cricket family's thoughts are with Tom Poynton and his family today.....

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 5, 2014

"@DerbyshireCCC: Statement: http://t.co/YJn9TbgWQk" what awful news! Thoughts go to Tom & whole family at this time

— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) April 5, 2014

Really saddening news out of DerbyCCC. Thoughts and wishes to Tom Poynton & family and all the Derby lads. #cricketfamily

— Tim Phillips (@timphillips23) April 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathies at this time to Tom Poynton and his family and to all at @DerbyshireCCC from everyone at @dcfcofficial

— John Vicars (@johnrvicars) April 5, 2014

The Club extends deepest sympathies to Tom Poynton and his family at their devastating loss. All our thoughts are with the Poynton family.

— Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) April 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers for Tom Poynton and his family and all @DerbyshireCCC during this tragic time.

— Marcus North (@Marcus_North) April 5, 2014

We are all one big family at Derbyshire CCC. Absolutely devastated at the news. Thoughts with TP and his family.

— Mark Turner (@Tina2310) April 5, 2014

Our thoughts are with everybody at @DerbyshireCCC at this time. Deepest sympathies to Tom and the Poynton family.

— The PCA (@PCA) April 5, 2014

Thoughts with Tom Poynton and family & all at @DerbyshireCCC . Extremely sad news.

— Jacky Brooks (@BrooksyFerret) April 5, 2014

The thoughts of everyone at Warwickshire CCC are with Tom Poynton, his family and our friends at Derbyshire CCC #cricketfamily

— Warwickshire CCC (@CricketingBears) April 5, 2014

Horrific news from Derbyshire. All my thoughts and prayers are with the Poynton family.

— Luke Sutton (@luke_sutts) April 5, 2014

My thoughts are with Tom Poynton, his family and the Derbyshire team in such a tragic time. RIP Keith Poynton

— Ross Whiteley (@RossWhiteley44) April 5, 2014

My thoughts go out to Tom Poynton and his family on the awful news coming out of Derbyshire CCC this afternoon. Fingers crossed for TP!

— Ben Cox (@BenCox10) April 5, 2014

Statement now on @DerbyshireCCC website. Tomorrow's match at Leicester off in tragic circumstances. Thoughts with TP and family

— Mark Eklid (@MarkEklid) April 5, 2014

Terrible news about Tom Poynton, I only spoke to him on Thursday. Deepest sympathies to him and his family from everyone here

— Burton Mail Sport (@BurtonMailSport) April 5, 2014