Tribute to much-loved grandad killed in M42 crash

Tributes have been paid to a “much-loved” grandad who died after being hit by a car on a motorway.

Tommy Barker, 64, had been walking down the northbound carriageway of the M42[1] before being struck by a vehicle at about 23:30 BST on 31 March.

He was confirmed dead at the scene between junctions 9 and 10 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire Police has said.

The force has appealed for witnesses of the crash to come forward.

References

  1. ^ walking down the northbound carriageway of the M42 (www.bbc.co.uk)