Backhouse Housing has confirmed that its founder Theo Backhouse was the driver who died in a single-vehicle collision near Warminster in December. Police were called to the road between Chitterne and Knook on the afternoon of 9th December 2021. 41-year-old Mr Backhouse’s inquest was told he suffered multiple traumatic injuries when his car left the road and entered a wooded area before bursting into flames. The inquest was adjourned.
The Chairman of Backhouse Housing, Anthony Henry-Lyons, said: “Theo Backhouse founded Backhouse Housing five years ago with a clear vision: To deliver better housing in Britain. Theo believed that consumers lacked choice in the new homes market for too long and that buyers deserved a better designed, sensibly priced, more interesting home providing smart living solutions. Today, Theo’s vision has become reality and Backhouse is one of the leading house builders in the southwest of England, working with the very best in architectural talent to produce award-winning homes that offer cutting edge design alongside unique community identity whilst respecting the historical environment. We know that Theo would have wanted us to continue his great work and we remain committed to this cause. Our immediate thoughts are with Theo’s family and friends at this difficult time, and we ask colleagues from across the industry to respect the family’s privacy.”
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