A 36 year old Zimbabwean man Walter Goto died in a horrific motorway crash in the United Kingdom last week Wednesday. His wife Matshediso Ratau Goto described the former ZBC cameraman who came to England over ten years ago as a “soulmate” and “loving husband”.
It is believed Goto, from Lords Close in Shenley, lost control of his silver Mercedes and collided with the bank of the motorway, causing the car to flip. He died at the scene of the crash, between the Watford and St Albans junctions, just before 3am.
Family members are appealing for witnesses to try and find out exactly what happened to their brother, a full-time art student. Sister, Ruth Goto, 42, said: “He was always smiling, he loved dressing very slick, and everything had to be the best. Everyone is missing him.
“He was known as an advisor in the family. He always gave advice to the young, and was a good role model to his nephews. To a lot of people who knew him, he was a man of many talents. He would put you first before his own needs.”
Mr Goto, who was born in Zimbabwe, is survived by four children in Harare, and an 8-year-old son in England. Relatives described him as a family man, who loved dancing, documentaries, and drawing. He was both artistic and hands-on, taking great pride in decorating his home.
Legendary Zimbabwean Radio 3 DJ and his sister Eunice Goto Nhliziyo, 43, said her brother had just finished creating a nursery for his nephew, who was born on the Friday after he died. She said: “He had a heart of giving”.
Goto, who moved to the United Kingdom over ten years ago, was a former cameraman for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. He was pursuing his dream of one day owning a production company, by studying a technical arts and media degree at Middlesex University.
Goto’s parents will fly over from Zimbabwe for a funeral, to join brothers Milton and Geoffrey, sisters Lindah, Eunice, Ruth, and Melissa , and partner Matshidiso, once the police have finished their investigation.
Anyone with information about the car crash, should contact police on the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222. Borehamwood & Elstree Times/Staff Reporter
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