Family of British man, 26, killed in Florida hit-and-run are 'desperate' to bring his body home to Britain

From the Newshound archive · first published 30 September 2026.

Brandon Grimes, 26, was killed in a hit-and-run while on holiday in Florida, leaving his family scrambling to raise funds to repatriate his body to the UK. His mother paid tribute to her son as a 'wonderful soul', saying their lives are 'shattered' by his death. The family has launched a fundraising appeal to cover the costs of bringing him home.

Brandon Grimes was 26 years old at the time of his death in Florida.

His mother described him as a 'wonderful soul' in a heartbroken tribute after learning of his death.